238: Things I Will Not Keep Apologizing For —Protecting My Family

Unavoidably, a pastor’s family feels the weight of ministry more than anyone else in the church. Furthermore, the family members didn't necessarily choose that life for themselves—especially the children, who are born into the reality of being "pastor’s kids." Pastors often feel immense pressure as their time and attention are shared among so many; the energy spent on another church member is often energy taken away from the immediate family. Pastor Adam and Steph discuss the importance of protecting the family and treating them as his "first ministry." By focusing on family over the church, Pastor Adam is no longer apologizing for this Bible-based priority. After all, if one cannot lead his family well, how can he lead a church? *Scripture referenced in this episode: 1 Timothy 3:5, 1 Timothy 5:8