
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||

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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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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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Recent guests on For Pastors include:
1. Barry Dunn
2. Amy Tait
3. Susan Goldsack
4. Don Barrie
5. Odele Habets
6. Brent Davie
7. Justin Duckworth
8. Alisha Wiseman
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