S9: E16 Navigating Conflict, Antagonism & Power as Pastors | The Pastor’s Table | Rev. Tara Beth Leach & Mark Quanstrom

Pastors face unexpected challenges all the time.   Tara Beth and Mark talk about the many active struggles of ministry. Antagonism and all sorts of sources have created a polarized world. Often this blows up in the church.  Mark and Tara Beth share their insights from mediating conflicts, understanding underlying issues, and knowing when it might be time to move on from a pastoral role.  Pastors foster a reconciling presence as Christ was a reconciling force through his ministry.   Listen to The Pastor’s Table on your favorite platform: https://pod.link/1661366136  Outline:  00:00 Introduction and Banter 01:58 Special Guests Introduction 04:23 Challenges of Ministry 10:01 Antagonism in the Church 18:09 Historical Context of Marriage 18:49 Modern Affluence and Marriage Dynamics 19:56 Pastoral Leadership in Conflict 21:56 Understanding Congregational Antagonisms 23:18 Modeling Reconciliation in Church 29:53 Social Media's Impact on Pastors 38:12 Differentiation and Pastoral Identity 39:28 When It's Time to Leave 41:03 Final Thoughts and Podcast Wrap-Up