
Staying Power: What Sustains Long-Term Ministry | PT 134
Ministry can be both deeply rewarding and painfully exhausting. In this conversation, Tara Beth Leach and Mark Quanstrom open up about what keeps them in pastoral ministry after decades of challenges, transitions, and spiritual fatigue. From the support of their spouses to the importance of theological education, they reflect honestly on what sustains them when things get hard. Learn more about The DMin in Pastoral Theology & Practice at Northern Seminary: https://www.seminary.edu/programs/doctor-of-ministry-in-pastoral-theology-practice/ 🎙️ In This Episode:Why presence (not performance) is key to longevity in ministryHow spouses and friendships help pastors endure stormsThe spiritual and vocational value of ongoing theological educationAn exciting announcement about the launch of a new Doctor of Ministry program ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:30 – Catching up and Mark’s decision to stay another 4 years 03:00 – Tara Beth shares about a recent painful leadership season 07:00 – The role of their spouses in surviving ministry 10:00 – Why community and presence matter more than performance 13:00 – Reflections from a missionary couple on staying faithful 16:00 – Theological convictions that ground pastoral work 18:00 – How ongoing learning has sustained Mark’s ministry 25:00 – Why churches should support their pastors’ education 27:00 – Tara Beth announces her return to school 28:00 – Introducing the new DMin in Theology & Practice of Pastoral Ministry 32:00 – How to apply and what’s coming next
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