Ep. 314: Introducing the Seasoned Pastor Collective

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(01:33) Biblical Foundation for Older Men Investing in Younger Men
(04:54) Larry Riley’s Story and Early Mentoring Burden
(06:38) Key Mentors in Larry’s Life
(07:41) Jim Savastio’s Conversion and Formative Mentors
(10:18) Brian Croft’s Experience and the Need for Spiritual Fathers
(12:33) Why This Matters: The Rarity of Real Mentorship Today
(15:28) What’s Going Wrong? The Mentoring Gap
(17:24) On-the-Ground Reality for Young Pastors
(19:15) Why Aren’t Older Pastors Mentoring? Jim’s Diagnosis
(23:55) Official Launch: The Seasoned Pastor Collective
(24:41) How the Seasoned Pastor Collective Works (Older Pastors Side)
(27:08) How to Join as a Seasoned Pastor
(28:20) Training & Vetting: Why Experience Alone Isn’t Enough
(30:51) The Joy of Investing in Younger Pastors
(32:04) What Makes Mentoring So Rewarding?
(33:31) Closing Prayer for the Collective