The Agrarian Pastor: Recent Episodes
Clint Humfrey
Return to the roots of shepherding.
The Agrarian Pastor recalls the metaphors of farm and field to pastors, seminary students and church leaders
A look at the cost of losing the best of the herd or flock, as illustrated by Jesus. And the proverbial Spurgeon on Providence and patience.
Year end reviews and remembering losses make many people depressed around Christmastime. Pastors get depressed too. They remember their failures. But they also recall the care of of the chief Shepherd who cares for all his sheep perfectly. With some Proverbial Spurgeon on forgiveness too.
In this episode we talk about the ‘creative destruction’ of cultivating fallow ground. One of the pastor’s task is to clear the ground, and call people to repentance. We’ll reference Hosea 10:12, Jeremiah 4:3, Matthew 13, and Matthew 3:17. Plus your Proverbial Spurgeon on the topic of “fools”.
When the black dog of depression hits, it’s good to rejoice over lost sheep brought back to the fold. Also in this episode some Proverbial Spurgeon and a Greek word too.
What is a healthy diet for the flock? Can they get bloated or malnourished? Plus some Greek words and your Proverbial Spurgeon.
Sunday is coming! In this episode of The Agrarian Pastor we’re talking about the pastor and feeding time. No matter what happens you have to get a sermon ready. Plus we’ll look at the Proverbial Spurgeon.
In the first episode of the Agrarian Pastor you’ll join Clint Humfrey, as he talks about pastoring in a consumerist world: Are Pastors Pet Sitters? Clint is the Senior Pastor of Calvary Grace Church in Calgary, Alberta. He also serves with Canadian ministries The Gospel Coalition Canada, Simeon Trust and Union School of Theology. Clint is married to Christel and they raise three sons on the banks of the Highwood River.