Special Episode: Darrell Johnson on the Pastor as Shepherd, Dealing With Hurt in Ministry & What Has and Has Not Changed for Pastors

What does it really mean to be a pastor?In this special live episode, Jason Ballard sits down with longtime pastor and teacher Darrell Johnson to unpack the identity of a pastor and what it means to faithfully shepherd God’s people in a changing world. With over 50 years of ministry experience, Darrell shares timeless reflections on the heart of a pastor, how to navigate hurt in leadership, and the unchanging truths that still ground ministry today.Key Takeaways:A biblical picture of the pastor as shepherdHow to process ministry hurt and avoid bitternessRhythms for prioritizing family while leading a churchBuilding biblical literacy in a post-Christian worldEncouragement for the next generation of pastorsBiographyDarrell W. Johnson has been preaching Jesus Christ and His Gospel for over 50 years. He has served a number of Presbyterian congregations in California, Union Church of Manila in the Philippines, and the historic First Baptist Church in the heart of Vancouver, Canada. He has taught preaching for Fuller Theological Seminary, Carey Theological College in Vancouver, and Regent College in Vancouver. He has authored eight books, including The Glory of Preaching and Discipleship on the Edge: An Expository Journey Through Revelation. He is currently serving as a pastor at The Way Church and Canadian Church Leaders Network. He and his wife Sharon have been married over 50 years. Together they have raised four children adopted from four different countries of the world, and now enjoy loving 11 active grandchildren!SponsorsWe couldn’t do the work we do at The Pastorate without your generous support. We invite you to pray, share, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠give⁠⁠⁠⁠ towards seeding a hope-filled future for the Canadian church.Thanks to Compassion Canada for sponsoring today’s episode. You can learn more about partnering with them as a church here.Guest NotesShepherds After My Own Heart: Pastoral Traditions and Leadership in The Bible by Timothy S. LaniakTexts on Shepherding: Ezekiel 34, Psalm 23Darrell’s Website The Darrell Johnson Podcast Follow Darrell on Instagram Darrell’s YouTube ChannelShow Notes⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram