New Episode: “When a Church Doesn’t Revitalize” What happens when you do everything you know to do in revitalization… and the church still doesn’t turn? In this Trench Talk episode, Brian Croft and Jim Savastio interview Sean Corser about: Starting with a few people and 9–12 months of runway Seeing real fruit—new families, kids, community outreach Facing entrenched control, scheming, and a public conflict Walking through discipline, resignation, and family fallout Why Sean can still say, “It’s worth it.” 🎧 Pastor, if you’re discouraged in a hard church or failed revitalization, this one is for you. Listen now on your favorite podcast app and share it with a brother who’s wondering if it’s time to leave. practicalshepherding.com/tre…

New episode: “When It’s Hard to Love Certain People” Pastors, what do you do when a church member’s criticism, personality, or past wounds make it really hard to love them? In this Trench Talk episode, Brian Croft and Jim Savastio walk through: The biblical call to love all the flock (no asterisks) How to discern wounded sheep vs. wolves Fighting bitterness with lament, Scripture, and honest friendships Practical ways to deal with deep hurt and stress in ministry 🙏 Pastor, this one is for your heart. Listen now on your favorite podcast app and share it with a fellow pastor who’s struggling quietly. practicalshepherding.com/tre…

ON THIS DAY IN THE YEAR 1689 The messengers and ministers from 107 different baptist churches met in London, UK to adopt the 2nd London Baptist Confession of Faith! Happy 1️⃣6️⃣8️⃣9️⃣ Day!