Ep. 323: When a Church Doesn’t Revitalize

Contact us. We’d love to serve youGive financially to support the work of helping pastors thriveWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyExplore taking a renewal retreat at The Shepherds House(02:00) Sean’s Role at Practical Shepherding & Transition to Oklahoma(04:30) Why Tell This Story: When a Church Doesn’t Revitalize?(06:30) First Impressions of the Church: Few People, Limited Runway(09:00) Early Challenges, Bi‑Vocational Support, and COVID Disruption(12:00) Encouraging Signs: New Families, Children, and Community Outreach(16:00) Under-the-Surface Resistance & Entrenched Control(21:30) Realizing Scheming, Failed Attempts at Resolution(26:00) Public Conflict at a Business Meeting & the subsequent Discipline Process(31:00) Emotional, Physical, and Family Toll of the Conflict(36:00) Decision to Resign, Trusting God’s Will in the Vote(40:30) Lessons Learned: Suffering, Calling, and “It’s Still Worth It”(45:00) Closing Reflections & Prayer for Sean and the Church