Episode Details

Why do pastors need support? What unique challenges come with leading a church? And how can caring for pastors strengthen the health and mission of the local church?

In Episode 5 of Season 3, Jordan Elder sits down with Redeemer Network pastors Jeremy Buck and Kyle Ogle to discuss the importance of caring for pastors and ministry leaders. Drawing from their own years of pastoral ministry and their work serving churches across the Redeemer Network, they explore the realities of ministry, the weight many pastors carry, and why intentional support is essential for long-term faithfulness.

Along the way, they discuss:

• The unique pressures and challenges of pastoral ministry
• Why loneliness, burnout, and discouragement are common among pastors
• How the Redeemer Network comes alongside pastors through coaching, care, retreats, and crisis support
• Stories of God using pastoral care to strengthen leaders and churches
• Why healthy pastors are essential to healthy churches
• Practical encouragement for pastors who are struggling and wondering what their next step should be

Whether you're a pastor, church leader, ministry volunteer, or church member who wants to better understand the realities of pastoral ministry, this conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at why caring for pastors matters and how healthy leaders help cultivate healthy churches for the sake of the gospel.

Resources & Links

Barna Research: What Pastors Are Saying About Burnout and Quitting Ministry
https://www.barna.com/trends/pastors-quitting-ministry-barna-data/

Redeemer Network Conference: redeemernetwork.org/conference

Learn more about the Redeemer Network: redeemernetwork.org