Ep. 339: Short Counsel for a Long Ministry with Austin Walker Pt. 2

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(00:00) Introduction and recap of Part 1
(01:47) Developing preaching as a lifelong practice
(05:49) Practical ways to improve preaching
(10:53) Cultivating a life of prayer
(15:46) Making reading a priority in ministry
(19:58) Learning from Christian classics and earlier centuries
(21:41) Reading broadly, including history and biographies
(24:30) The value of lasting pastoral friendships
(27:24) Being proactive in cultivating friendships
(29:22) Final word and prayer for Austin and Mai