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For Pastors

Vic Francis
Pastoral Ministry
Pastoral Care
Grief
Mental Health
Church Leadership
Community Support
Faith
Pastoral Calling
Young Pastors
Ministerial Appointments
Tenure In Ministry
Te Routini
Salvation Army
Gateway Church
Small To Medium Sized Churches
Community Engagement
Pastoral Leadership
Volunteer Culture
Spiritual Growth
Community Building

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.

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Pastors don't do it for the money. But we do need money to exist. And we understand it's a sacrificial life. But we don't want to disadvantage our families. And we are trusting God. But we also want to be smart, and faithful, with m... more

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For over four decades, the Rev Dr Patricia Allan has advocated for the victims of abuse in the church, work which was recognised with the awarding of an ONZM in the New Year's Honours list this year.

Patricia is now 88, and calls h... more

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Conflict. It’s all around us – on the world stage, in our families and workplaces, often deep within ourselves.

And it’s in our churches – from the volume of the music to centuries-old theological debates.

Yet we hardly ever talk ... more

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Vic Francis is joined by Father  Bishoy Mekhaiel in an exploration of the Coptic Church out of Egypt, and its small but vibrant presence on the New Zealand Christian scene.

Vic and Bishoy explore the foundations of the Coptic churc... more

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Barry Dunn
Pastor at Reima Family Church
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Episode: Burning Questions
Amy Tait
Pastor at Korimako Vineyard Church
Korimako Vineyard Church
Episode: Burning Questions
Susan Goldsack
Pastor at the Salvation Army with a focus on overseeing multiple Salvation Army Centers.
Salvation Army
Episode: How Long, Lord?
Don Barrie
Former pastor at Gateway Church with extensive experience in church leadership.
Gateway Church
Episode: How Long, Lord?
Odele Habets
Pastor at Albany Baptist, has a rich background in mission work and church planting.
Albany Baptist
Episode: Not a Mega-Church
Brent Davie
Pastor at Gore Baptist, active in community-focused church leadership.
Gore Baptist
Episode: Not a Mega-Church
Justin Duckworth
Archbishop of the Anglican Church in New Zealand
Anglican Church in New Zealand
Episode: An Archbishop in Tension
Alisha Wiseman
Co-lead of Central Vineyard in Auckland, originally from Cambridge.
Central Vineyard
Episode: In Search of Young Pastors
Aaron Hardy
Leader of Te Routini in Hamilton, originally from Palmerston North.
Te Routini
Episode: In Search of Young Pastors

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Vic Francis
Host of For Pastors; combines journalism experience with extensive pastoral leadership and supervision.

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Burning Questions
Q: What has helped you create a strong, sustainable volunteer culture?
It involves being intentional about community participation and nurturing people's heart in serving.
Burning Questions
Q: What question do you have for us today?
How do we keep our first love?
Not a Mega-Church
Q: What do you love about your small or medium-sized church?
Odele emphasizes the community aspect and the deep connections among members, while Brent mentions the genuine care and practical support shared within the congregation.
In Search of Young Pastors
Q: What can we do to encourage and call forth our 20-somethings and our 30-somethings?
Intentionality in mentorship and recognizing the call of God in their lives is crucial to encouraging young leaders.
Pastoring When Tragedy Strikes
Q: Where have you found God in some of these darkest times?
Sarah shares that she finds God in the support of others and in moments of beauty, while Murray finds God through key passages of scripture.

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This show centers on practical theology and pastoral leadership, often featuring senior pastors, church leaders, and rising voices from diverse church backgrounds. Episodes frequently tackle pastor well-being, spiritual formation, governance, and community impact, with a strong emphasis on sustaining faith, family, and ministry in demanding settings. Notable threads include insights from longitudinal pastor studies, conversations about burnout and resilience, and debates over tenure, appointment systems, and church size. A distinctive angle is the focus on nurturing younger leaders and fostering mentorship across generations, set within a New Zealand–based Christian context. Listeners who want actionable guidance for ministry, governance, a... more

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2. Amy Tait
3. Susan Goldsack
4. Don Barrie
5. Odele Habets
6. Brent Davie
7. Justin Duckworth
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