Encouragement for Pastors: Overcoming Discouragement and Finding Faithfulness in Ministry

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Elevate: Equipping the Whole Church Staff for Gospel Impact

Brentwood Baptist

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Are you ready to take your ministry to the next level? Follow along the Elevate Podcast, as we share how this new resource will equip and encourage church leaders at every stage. Whether you’re a seasoned pastor or a growing team member, the Elevate Podcast is designed to help you sharpen your vision, strengthen your staff, and deepen your Gospel impact. Hosted by ministers from Brentwood Baptist Church, this podcast brings you honest conversations, practical tools, and insights from leaders who understand the joys and challenges of ministry. With a focus on worship, dis

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Encouragement for Pastors: Overcoming Discouragement and Finding Faithfulness in Ministry

Elevate: Equipping the Whole Church Staff for Gospel Impact

28 minutes 19 seconds

3 months ago

Encouragement for Pastors: Overcoming Discouragement and Finding Faithfulness in Ministry

Feeling discouraged in ministry?

Aaron Bryant: Campus and Teaching Pastor at The Church at Avenue South
Jay Strother: Senior Pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church

2 Corinthians 11 – The daily pressure of leading the churches
Ephesians 4 – Gifts in the body for building up the body of Christ
1 Corinthians 12 – Gifts and talents given to the church
Galatians 5:9 – Not growing weary in doing good
Acts 18 – Paul’s ministry and everyday faithfulness
Proverbs 1:7 – The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
Romans 5 – Perseverance shaping character
The Lord’s Prayer – Teaching on prayer and spiritual practice
Elevate Conference – elevatechurchconference.com (September 9th at Brentwood Baptist Church, Nashville)

In this episode, Aaron Bryant sits down with Jay Strother to talk candidly about staying faithful through the ups and downs of church leadership. From seminary stories to senior pastor seasons, they share what it looks like to persevere when ministry gets hard.You’ll hear practical encouragement for pastors and ministry leaders facing burnout, staff challenges, or spiritual fatigue. Learn how to build a healthy team, lean into biblical community, and trust God’s unseen work—one faithful step at a time.Whether you're in a tough season or leading someone who is, this conversation will remind you: you're not alone, and God is still at work.Episode Guests:Timestamps:00:00 Elevate Podcast Introduction03:30 Persevering Through Ministry Challenges07:13 "Building a Church from Scratch"11:59 "Building Ministry Teams Together"12:59 Building a Ministry Through Discipleship18:47 "Engage Faithful Community Members"22:10 Faithful Leadership in God's Kingdom23:16 "Ministry: Pouring from Overflow"26:54 Faithful Perseverance and Community EncouragementResources Mentioned: