The gospel’s encouragement for discouraged preachers with Eric Attinger.

Ministry Minded

In this episode, Pastor Eric and I touch on the subject of pastoral encouragement, how pastors can battle it, and why they shouldn’t try to hide it if they are serious about equipping the church to do the work of the ministry. After all, the Body of Christ is built up not by the pastor’s eloquence or excellence but by the grace of Christ that manifests in weakness.

Eric Attinger serves alongside me at Stonington Baptist Church in Paxinos, Pennsylvania, where he lives and serves with his wife Jade, and their son Rosco. You can connect with him on Facebook.

Resources.

“The day after Sunday,” an article by yours truly

“Good news for those with mental illness,” an article by yours truly

Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Bradley Gray

Grace: So Much More Than You Know and So Much Better Than You Think, Bradley Gray

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Credits.

Intro music: “Explorers (Instrumental Version)” by The Midnight, The Midnight Music LLC, 2018.

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