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#171 - Perseverance Required in Pastoral Care and Addiction Ministry
#171 - Perseverance Required in Pastoral Care and Addiction Ministry
#171 - Perseverance Required in Pastoral Care and Addiction Ministry
Monday 1st August 2022
Pastor Steve Short discusses persevering in addiction ministry with faith and practical insights on The Addiction Connection Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Perseverance in Addiction Ministry: Wisdom from Pastor Steve Short
So we go through these crucibles to test our faith, to develop perseverance, and then verse says: and perseverance must finish its work. So we stay in the crucible a lot in our life. It's hard, but it is going to purify you.
Ever wondered what it takes to guide a community through the stormy seas of addiction? In this episode of The Addiction Connection Podcast, Pastor Steve Short sits down with Dr. Mark E. Shaw and Jim Quigley to share his decades of experience in addiction biblical counseling within the local church.
Pastor Steve, who now serves in a retired capacity at Beamsville Christian Church in Greenville, Ohio, opens up about the pressures and anxieties that come with pastoral ministry, especially when dealing with addiction. He emphasizes the need for perseverance and faith, likening the journey to walking by the spirit rather than succumbing to the desires of the flesh. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, Pastor Steve offers a candid look at the day-to-day struggles and triumphs of residential ministry.
The conversation also touches on evidence-based programming, non-addictive substances, and the character of God, providing a well-rounded perspective on addiction recovery. Whether you're a pastor, a layperson, or someone interested in faith-based addiction counseling, this episode offers valuable insights into connecting the hope of the gospel with the heart of addiction.