Shepherd & Servant Institute Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:45:48 -0400 en-us © 2026 Shepherd & Servant Institute yes 23b687d8-b02c-5ecf-9627-8ce04df7663f Garret episodic false Vision: to form servants who shape the future of Christ’s church


Mission: we equip pastors, commissioned workers, and laity with biblical foundations, practical leadership, training, and faithful resources to strengthen churches and schools for the mission of Christ. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Garret https://storage.buzzsprout.com/v0s2zbxsfswwkshnnc8nm38k9s8w?.jpg Shepherd & Servant Institute Your first 90 days as a pastor: What should you do? Your first 90 days as a pastor: What should you do?
What should a new pastor actually do? 
You have accepted the call 

Listen - Days 1 -30

  • Learn the congregation

  • Meet the people 

  • key leaders, elders, staff, members 

  • ask good questions 

Resist the temptation to fix everything g

Build - 31-60
Established your rhythm
Develop healthy relationships with elders and staff
Clarify expectations
Establish boundaries and communication patterns
Build a ministry schedule that is sustainable

Lead - Days 61-90
Evaluate what you have learned
Identify the congregations most important opportunities
Determine what needs to change
Establish 1-3 priorities
Begin leading with clarity and confidence

90 day Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document...


About Shepherd and Servant institute
Our goal is to help pastors and church leaders faithfully shepherd God’s people and practically lead the congregations and schools they serve.

#pastoralleadership #newpastor #lutheran #lcms #churchleadership #pastoralministry #ministry


Shepherd & Servant Institute

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What should a new pastor actually do? 
You have accepted the call 

Listen - Days 1 -30

  • Learn the congregation

  • Meet the people 

  • key leaders, elders, staff, members 

  • ask good questions 

Resist the temptation to fix everything g

Build - 31-60
Established your rhythm
Develop healthy relationships with elders and staff
Clarify expectations
Establish boundaries and communication patterns
Build a ministry schedule that is sustainable

Lead - Days 61-90
Evaluate what you have learned
Identify the congregations most important opportunities
Determine what needs to change
Establish 1-3 priorities
Begin leading with clarity and confidence

90 day Checklist: https://docs.google.com/document...


About Shepherd and Servant institute
Our goal is to help pastors and church leaders faithfully shepherd God’s people and practically lead the congregations and schools they serve.

#pastoralleadership #newpastor #lutheran #lcms #churchleadership #pastoralministry #ministry


Shepherd & Servant Institute

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