Simplicity in ministry often helps people grasp and carry what matters most. It also creates space for people to engage without becoming overwhelmed or overloaded with information. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor Rusty George to talk about how simplifying your message, your systems, and even your expectations, often leads to greater impact. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Rusty George Website Friend of God Simple Faith Podcast Church 360 Website To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone
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Pastor to Pastor, hosted by Pastor Dave Stone, is designed to equip and encourage church leaders. Each episode features practical ministry advice, as well as inspiring stories, that offer wisdom for those navigating the challenges of ministry. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast provides the tools and encouragement you need to lead with faith, passion, and purpose.
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Healthy relationships are at the core of every thriving ministry, and they don't just happen by accident. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with relationship expert, and creator of the 5 Love Languages, Dr. Gary Chapman, to explore what it means to build meaningful connection across every relationship in your life and ministry. Gary shares how people give and receive love differently, and why understanding that can transform the way you lead, counsel, and care for those close to you, including your marriage & family! Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources The Love Language That Matters Most Other Resources by Gary Chapman To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
Have you ever wondered what the key to a happy marriage is beyond being rooted in Christ? What about the key to being a good parent beyond imitating Christ? Join host Dave Stone as he converses with Ryan Frederick to explore practical insights on strengthening marital communication and deepening bonds with your children. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Theology Kids Website Fierce Parenting Website The Fierce Marriage Podcast Fierce Man Podcast Emi and Dela's Drawings Free Pastoral Marriage Getaway To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
In a society riddled with an ever-expanding mental health crisis, church leaders can become exhausted or overwhelmed trying to provide support to those in need, and in turn, some hurting people can fall through the cracks. This week, join host Dave Stone has he sits down with Harvard graduate turned social researcher Shaunti Feldhahn to discuss The Church Cares Initiative, a resource that trains and empowers lay leaders to help support those in need. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website When Hurting People Come to Church The Church Cares Website The Church Cares Kit To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
What happens when God changes a pastor before He changes a church? This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Robby Gallaty, Senior Pastor of Long Hollow Church, to talk about redemption, disciple-making, and spiritual renewal. Robby shares his powerful testimony, and how a deep commitment to making disciples has shaped his ministry. He also offers practical encouragement for pastors who feel stuck, weary, or discouraged, reminding leaders that lasting movement begins not with with surrender to God’s work in the heart. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Movement-Ready Church Replicate Website Robby's Youtube To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
Pastoral ministry is deeply rewarding, but without healthy boundaries, it can quickly lead to burnout. This week, host Dave Stone sits down with psychologist, author, and leadership expert Dr. John Townsend to talk about why boundaries are essential for pastors, church leaders, and their families. Drawing from decades of counseling experience and his landmark book Boundaries, John offers practical wisdom on guarding your time, sharing leadership, and shifting from responsibility for people to responsibility to people. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Books by Dr. Townsend Townsend Institute for Counseling and Leadership Website Pastoral Care Line To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
As a Christian leader, it can be easy to become caught in cycles of striving and exhaustion, especially when the spotlight is on you. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Ryan Wekenman to unpack the "me maze," where performance, comparison, avoidance, and control keep us self-centered and tired. From there, Ryan shares how he's learning to reorient toward the freedom and rest of a Christ-centered life. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Free Me From Me Ryan's Instagram Red Rocks Austin Pastoral Care Line To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
How's your prayer life? As a Christian leader, you may feel a certain pressure around prayer - like you should have it figured out, or that you should be doing it constantly. Maybe you wish you were better at praying. Fortunately, Christ gave us the perfect framework for prayer, and in this week's episode, host Dave Stone sits down with pastor Matt Smallbone to hear about how that very framework has transformed the way Matt prays. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources The Prayer Experiment To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
In this solo episode, Dave Stone draws from decades of pastoral experience to unpack what truly makes a great communicator. He outlines eight essential characteristics that shape messages people remember—and leaders people trust. To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
Pastor Jared Ellis has worn just about every hat you can wear in ministry - youth pastor, worship leader, church planter - and he also has a knack for going viral. Through it all, Jared has learned that faithfulness matters more than titles and numbers. This week, join host Dave Stone has he sits down with Jared to hear about his story and his approach to digital ministry. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources How to Become a Prayer Warrior by Jared Ellis Jared's Instagram E2 Conference To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.