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In this episode of Ministry Minded, I provide some personal updates and ponder some pastoral lessons that I learned in my first year of vocational ministry. After the whirlwind that was 2017, 2018 has, similarly, been filled to the brim — and 2019 shows no sign of slowing down. I understood that 2018 would be a year of change, and it’s certainly lived up to its billing. From changing jobs, to getting ordained, to moving into a new house, to entering full-time ministry, this year has been quite a ride. But through it all, God’s been faithful and gracious. I couldn’t be more thankful for what God’s brought me through and what we’ve been able to see and do and be a part of.

Resources.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Center for Public Theology

Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood

Portraits of a Pastor: The 9 Essential Roles of a Church Leader, Jason K. Allen, general editor 

The Pastor as Public Theologian: Reclaiming a Lost Vision, Kevin J. Vanhoozer and Owen Strachan 

Grace: So Much More Than You Know and So Much Better Than You Think, Brad J. Gray

Sponsor.

This episode is brought to you by the Christian Standard Bible. Find out more by going to CSBible.com.

Notes.

I’m Brad Gray and I currently live in South Florida with my wife (Natalie) and daughter (Lydia). Besides pastoring, I spend most of my time writing, reading, and ministering in many more ways. My sole aim is to proclaim the timeless message of God’s gospel of grace in everything I do and say. Whether through the written or spoken word, my priority remains sharing and upholding the good news Christ’s life, death, and resurrection for sinners.

Credits.

Intro music: “West Coast” by Ryan Little, licensed under CC BY 4.0.