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R3 Ministry Network PodcastAuthor: Your Ministry Associate
The R3 Ministry Network Podcast exists to refresh pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders to better overall health, strength, and balance for greater gospel impact and personal joy. Language: en Genres: Christianity, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Faithful Stewardship: Pastor Carlos Navarrete's Journey of Revitalization and Growth
Wednesday, 5 March, 2025
In this podcast episode, the guest is Pastor Carlos Navarrete of Greater Rhode Island Baptist Temple, who shares his inspiring journey of faith, perseverance, and leadership in church revitalization. Pastor Carlos talks about his background, migration from El Salvador to the United States, and his calling to ministry. He shares his early experiences revitalizing a Spanish ministry in California while still in Bible college, highlighting the challenges and the importance of patience and trust in God. After years of fruitful ministry in California, Carlos and his family were called to lead a struggling church in Rhode Island. He details the difficulties they faced, including a period of emotional and physical preparation, and how God provided for them during this transitional time.Pastor Carlos emphasizes the significance of prayer, family, and maintaining a God-given pace in ministry. He also provides guidance for pastors going through tough times, stressing the importance of faithfulness and trusting God's timing. The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer for pastors who may be experiencing similar challenges and uncertaintyWhat we discuss:Pastor Carlos' Early Life and CallingTaking Over a Ministry in CollegeChallenges and Growth in MinistryFamily and Personal StrugglesA New Calling and TransitionMoving to Rhode IslandSettling into the New MinistryA Challenging Start: Delayed Flights and Unexpected InterviewsThe Lengthy Interview: Answering Tough QuestionsPreaching and the Unexpected InvitationDeciding to Candidate: Seeking God's ConfirmationFirst Year as Pastor: Letting the Dust SettleLeadership Changes and the Impact of COVIDRevitalization Efforts: Small Groups and New BeginningsPersonal Reflections: Patience and Trust in God's TimingContact Information:Healthy Leaders…Strong ChurchesRefresh A Pastor (and his wife)! Everyone could use a regular refreshment and pastors and their wives are no exception. That’s why we want to help refresh as many pastors and their wives as we are afforded. We know pastors keep long hours and full days. Often their wives work outside the home as well. Additionally, some pastors work part-time jobs to help make ends meet. Extra finances for a much-needed date outing are just not available. We want to help. So, we began the Refresh a Pastor ministry. Refresh a Pastor commits $100 per month for 12 months to needy pastors used exclusively for a once per month date outing. It has been a huge encouragement to many, and we want to bless many more! Pastor Advisory Team SummaryThe need for pastors we serve at R3 is access to godly counsel that is experienced, caring, strong in character, and willing to help. Could you use a team that recognizes your unique tasks as a pastor, church planter, or revitalizer? If so, we designed a Pastor Advisory Team with you in mind. To learn more, email info@r3ministrynetwork.org Proverbs 11:14, 15:22Our Iron Team calls are designed to sharpen and influence one another, as iron sharpens iron according to Proverbs 27:17. The goal is to enhance our ministry impact while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. During these calls, we bring together pastors, missionaries, and full-time ministry leaders, with one designated leader per team. Your presence and active participation are highly valued and beneficial. To learn more about IRON Team calls and how to get involved, please click here: (r3ministrynetwork.org)
