Pastoral Perseverance - Stephen Davey

Listen to this episode from The Shepherd's Study on Spotify. Join host Peter Goeman on The Shepherd's Study, the podcast of Shepherds Theological Seminary, for an insightful conversation with Stephen Davey, president of STS and pastor of The Shepherds Church in Cary, North Carolina. In this episode, Stephen shares his journey as a missionary kid, church planter, and long-time pastor, reflecting on 39 years of ministry. From the challenges of planting a church with no prior pastoral experience to navigating power struggles and personal attacks, Stephen offers candid insights into the trials and temptations faced in pastoral ministry. He discusses the importance of guarding the church’s doctrine, the value of expository preaching, and how his perspective on ministry has evolved over the decades. With humor and wisdom, Stephen also previews the upcoming Shepherds 360 conference, emphasizing perseverance in ministry. This episode is a must-listen for pastors, seminary students, and anyone seeking to endure faithfully in ministry.Register for the Shepherds360 conference: https://www.shepherds360.org/DONATE TO THE SHEPHERD'S STUDY PODCAST►https://shepherds.edu/giving