519. I Feel Invisible At Church episode artwork

EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 22 MIN

519. I Feel Invisible At Church

from To Be The Church

What does it actually look like for pastors to shepherd people in a large church? In this episode, the guys respond to a listener question about church membership, shepherding elders, accountability, and the tension between the ideal of biblical community and the reality of busy modern life.They discuss how elder shepherding practically works at Northwest Gospel Church, why formal membership matters, the challenges of caring for growing congregations, and whether members also have a responsibility to pursue connection with their pastors. The conversation covers “span of care,” proactive communication, prayer, church structure, and the messy but worthwhile work of meaningful church community.To ask a question email us at [email protected], or submit a question on tobethechurch.comSocial media @tobethechurchtobethechurch.com

What does it actually look like for pastors to shepherd people in a large church? In this episode, the guys respond to a listener question about church membership, shepherding elders, accountability, and the tension between the ideal of biblical community and the reality of busy modern life.They discuss how elder shepherding practically works at Northwest Gospel Church, why formal membership matters, the challenges of caring for growing congregations, and whether members also have a responsibility to pursue connection with their pastors. The conversation covers “span of care,” proactive communication, prayer, church structure, and the messy but worthwhile work of meaningful church community.To ask a question email us at [email protected], or submit a question on tobethechurch.comSocial media @tobethechurchtobethechurch.com

NOW PLAYING

519. I Feel Invisible At Church

0:00 22:26

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of To Be The Church?

This episode is 22 minutes long.

When was this To Be The Church episode published?

This episode was published on May 15, 2026.

What is this episode about?

What does it actually look like for pastors to shepherd people in a large church? In this episode, the guys respond to a listener question about church membership, shepherding elders, accountability, and the tension between the ideal of biblical...

Can I download this To Be The Church episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!