The Pastor and Purity with Garrett Kell
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When Paul lists elder qualifications, he mentions Satan twice (1 Tim. 3:6–7). Why? The devil loves to stalk and destroy shepherds. And one of his main strategies is tempting us toward little compromises—which never remain little—in the realm of sexual purity.
In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Garrett Kell joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to discuss lessons he’s learned the hard way, how to foster transparency among leadership, practical tools for pursuing purity, and more.
??ON THIS VIDEO:
00:00 Challenges and statistics of pastoral purity
7:17 The occupational hazards of ministerial purity
12:36 Practical steps for pastoral purity
20:19 Creating a culture of transparency
27:45 Interacting with sisters in the congregation
36:01 The importance of leading from weakness
38:44 Final thoughts and resources
Join the hosts of?The Everyday Pastor?for a live recording featuring listener-submitted questions. Hosted by Ligon Duncan, with nearly 20 years of pastoral experience, and Matt Smethurst, who planted a church three years ago,?The Everyday Pastor?is a new podcast from TGC about the nuts and bolts of pastoral ministry. Matt and Lig seek to model how ministers of different generations, levels of experience, and even denominations can apply God’s never-changing Word in a fast-changing world. Come for wisdom, encouragement, and practical insights to help you navigate the trenches of ministry with fortitude and joy. Lunch will be provided. Learn more and register at?tgc.org/everydaypastorlive