For Pastors
Vic FrancisVic 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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 17 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & Spirituality | |||
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Welcome to For Pastors, a podcast which "champions pastors and their holy calling in an uncertain world".
Today Vic Francis sits down with John and Nancy Ortberg — keynote speakers at next month’s Abide conference in Auckland and t... more
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Welcome to For Pastors, a podcast which aims to "champion pastors and their holy calling in an uncertain world".
In this episode, Vic Francis talks with Kiwi poet, musician and contemplative Strahan Coleman on life and faith and il... more
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Conspiracy theories. Why are they so prevalent, and are Christians more gullible than most?
And what happens when a conspiracy theory leads towards something worse - radicalisation? Indeed, could the next terrorist come from the pe... more
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Why are so many scandals rocking Pentecostal churches in New Zealand and Australia? This question, debated in the Alphacrucis Bible college staffroom, led four Pentecostal academics and pastors to investigate, asking what's going on... more
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What is For Pastors about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show centers on the well-being, leadership, and practical realities of pastoral ministry. Episodes typically explore sustaining faith, relationships, and family life alongside church responsibilities, as well as leadership challenges, burnout, and community engagement. Guests commonly bring firsthand experiences from pastoral roles, church leadership, and religious organizations, offering actionable insights for sustaining ministry, nurturing volunteers, and fostering resilient church communities. A standout throughline is a focus on personal faith, mentors, and systems (appointments, tenure, and church dynamics) that shape ministry outcomes. The show often surfaced perspectives on dealing with tragedy, navigating organizational change... more
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For Pastors launched a year ago and published 17 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on For Pastors include:
1. Maja Whitaker
2. Dave Whitaker
3. Adam Dodds
4. Joshua Newington
5. Andy Shudall
6. Rob Stacey
7. Grant Harris
8. Bruce Anderson
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