Real friendship is an irreplaceable gift from God. Without it, weâll struggleâand shrivelâas humans made for one another. Pastors know this, and yet ministry can be exceedingly lonely. In this episode, Garrett Kell joins Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst to discuss how a busy pastor can foster (and maintain) meaningful, life-giving friendships amid the complicated dynamics of ministry.
Recommended Resources:
- Augustine of Hippo: A Biography by Peter Brown
- Made for Friendship: The Relationship That Halves Our Sorrows and Doubles Our Joys by Drew Hunter
- The Four Loves by C. S. Lewis
- Tim Keller on the Christian Life by Matt Smethurst
- Wise Counsel by John Newton
News Source : https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/everyday-pastor/pastor-friendships/