In this episode, Vic is joined by Pastors Odele Habets and Brent Davie, looking at the beauty and wonder of the small to medium-sized church, which let's face it is the size of church most of us are pastoring. For more information on Vic and Solace, check out our website at solace.org.nz, or search us on Facebook or Instagram. And if you would like to support this podcast, please become a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/forpastorsPS: A big thanks to Joel Francis, for his genius in guiding his father towards getting this podcast out. Couldn't have done it without you!
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An Archbishop in Tension
Archbishop Justin Duckworth lives in the tension of being part of the establishment, and yet deep down being what he calls an "edge" dweller. In this podcast, we hear how Justin navigates that tension, and of his challenge to the church of Aotearoa New Zealand.For more information on Vic Francis and Solace, check out our website at solace.org.nz, or search us on Facebook or Instagram. And if you would like to support this podcast, please become a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/forpastorsPS: A big thanks to Joel Francis, for his genius in guiding his father towards getting this podcast out. Couldn't have done it without you!
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Pastoring When Tragedy Strikes
In this second episode of a seven-part pilot, the new For Pastors podcast considers what happens when tragedy strikes, either personally or in our congregations, and we as pastors have to process deeply while still fronting up the next Sunday and the Sunday after that. And the Sunday after that.For more information on Vic Francis and Solace, check out our website at solace.org.nz, or search us on Facebook or Instagram.And if you would like to support this podcast, please become a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/forpastorsPS: A big thanks to Joel Francis, for his genius in guiding his father towards getting this podcast out. Couldn't have done it without you!
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In Search of Young Pastors
In this first episode of a seven-part pilot the new For Pastors podcast goes in search of young pastors, with older pastor Vic Francis talking to younger pastors Aaron Hardy and Alisha Wiseman about their experiences and how we can unlock a new wave of young leaders in our churches.For more information on Vic Francis and Solace, check us out our website at solace.org.nz, or search us on Facebook or Instagram.And if you would like to support this podcast, please become a member at https://www.patreon.com/c/forpastorsPS: A big thanks to Joel Francis, for his genius in guiding his father towards getting this podcast out. Couldn't have done it without you!
Vic Francis combines his background as a journalist with decades of pastoring, national church leadership and practising as a supervisor and spiritual director to champion pastors and their holy calling in an uncertain world.For Pastors aims to inspire, encourage and help pastors and Christian leaders keep saying yes to the call of God on their lives.