The Rooted Pastor

Our Need to Impress - Conversation with Kevin Butcher and Kevin Hu

In this week's "masks off" conversation, Pastors Kevin Butcher and Kevin Hu have an unscripted conversation around felt needs and expectations to impress and bringing something new whether it is in a sermon or podcast.

Thoughts for Clergy Appreciation Month

In this week's episode, Pastor William Mack shares his thoughts on the ongoing struggle and importance of finding balance between work and life, and also encourages clergy especially during Clergy Appreciation Month!

Abide22 Retreat Gratitude and Reflections

This week Pastors Kevin Butcher and Kevin Hu reflect on the Abide22 pastor's retreat at Colorado Springs, CO. Pictures from the event can be seen at www.rootedministries.co/abide22.

The Struggle to be the Perfect Pastor

In this week's episode, Pastor William Mack and Kevin Hu talk about the external AND internal expectations of what a pastor ought to be and how we can stay rooted in the love of God while navigating these expectations around us.

Pushing through things that we actually need to deal with

In this week's episode, Pastor William Mack reflects on a recent retreat exercise that drew attention to some past hurts and wounds that were not being addressed. He encourages pastors and church leaders here to recognize the importance of dealing with our pain rather than just simply pushing through it.

These signs might indicate we need more healing

In this episode Kevin Hu shares a brief intro to his own healing journey since stepping down as a senior pastor. The rest of the podcast is part 1 of 3 episodes shared by Pastor Kevin Butcher from October 2019. These full episodes are still available through our podcast feed.

Is the love of God enough? Conversation with Kevin Butcher, William Mack III and Kevin Hu

In this episode, pastors Kevin Butcher, William Mack III and Kevin Hu share an honest dialogue about navigating difficult topics like race while finding themselves rooted in the love of God.

Ministry Update and Encouragement from Kevin Butcher

God continues to use Rooted Ministries to reach pastors, church leaders and their families across the country. In this week's episode, Pastor Kevin Butcher shares a few updates along with some ways we can continue praying for and supporting the ministry here at Rooted.

A Conversation About the Need to Perform on Sundays

In this episode, Pastors William Mack and Kevin Hu have a conversation about how some pastors feel the need to "perform" at the pulpit, and how the love and goodness of God empowers us to teach and lead more freely.

The Healing Power of the Love of Jesus

This week Pastor J. Kevin Butcher speaks into the deep longing and needs we all have that can only be found in the love of Jesus. 

Performing While Holding Our Own Pain

In this episode we revisit a podcast given by Pastor Kevin Butcher regarding our need to take our pain to the Father while we minister and hold the pain of those entrusted to our care.

Livestream from YouTube - Balancing Work and Family Life

In this episode Pastor William Mack and Kevin Hu have a discussion on a YouTube Livestream and address the various challenges of pastoring and trying to be present to our families.

What are the stressors in your life?

In this episode Pastor William Mack reflects on some of the different stressors pastors have faced in the last few years.   

Being and Doing

In this episode Pastor William Mack talks about the importance of embracing who we are as beloved children of God and how our being flows into our doing.

Interview with Kevin Butcher - People, Ideologies, and Issues

In this episode, Pastor Kevin Butcher talks about the importance of seeking and keeping the love of Christ at the center of the work we do as pastors and followers of Jesus.

Importance of Honest Connections

This week Pastor William Mack and Kevin Hu talk about the importance for pastors to have safe individuals in their lives to be fully honest with. To connect with a Rooted pastor, visit our website and click CONTACT.

How It All Started - Interview with J. Kevin Butcher

In this week's episode, J. Kevin Butcher shares some of his own journey including how Rooted Ministries began. Kevin Hu, our Connections Director also joins this podcast as the interviewer.

ABIDE22 Retreat Reminder & Scholarships

ABIDE22: Connecting with Jesus and One Another. Our first in-person retreat is October 17-19 in Colorado Springs, CO. For more information including registration and scholarships, go to ABIDE22 at www.rootedministries.co.

Am I allowed to feel depressed as a pastor?

This week Pastor William Mack talks about what many pastors and church leaders experience, but might be too ashamed or just don't know how to talk about it.

Pastoring With Depression

This week Pastor William Mack talks about what many pastors and church leaders experience, but might be too ashamed or just don't know how to talk about it.

Pastoring increasingly polarized churches

This week Pastor Kevin Butcher talks about how the polarization of churches can take a toll on pastors seeking to share Christ in a challenging time.

Pastoring Increasingly Polarized Churches

This week Pastor Kevin Butcher talks about how the polarization of churches can take a toll on pastors seeking to share Christ in a challenging time.

Podcast Update from Pastor William Mack

Beloved brothers and sisters! In this podcast, Pastor William Mack shares a brief update regarding our podcast hiatus and what you can expect in the near future. Look forward to more regular episodes and updates!

ABIDE22 Retreat Announcement

We are excited to announce our first ever in-person retreat which will be held October 17-19, 2022 at the Glen Eyrie Conference Center in Colorado Springs, CO. Registration is now open. To register or for more info, visit www.rootedministries.co. Full and partial scholarships are also available!

A Space to Breathe

Relationships - and healing from wound and trauma

Introducing Pastor William Mack - our first pastoral care associate

An Interview With Our Three Daughters About Being A Pastor's Kid

Even our enemies...are in pain

Citizens of another Kingdom

Why it hurts so much to say goodbye

When It Becomes Difficult To Meet With Others

In this episode Pastor Kevin Butcher talks about a challenge we all face at some point in ministry. 

When we don't like being with those we pastor

Kingdom vs Politics

Emmett Till, George Floyd, Civil Rights and the Gospel

It's time to stop harrassing our pastors

To pastors and Jesus followers - what now

Jesus promises us JOY

When Jesus calls a man, he bids him come and die - Bonhoeffer

UNTITLED

They say peace, peace when there is no peace

Isolation, suffering and the body of Christ

Ahmaud Arbery and the gospel of Jesus

Eternity

I don't know what to do, but my eyes are upon you

We're tired

A simple reading of Scripture - listen and be comforted

Peace

STAY CONNECTED!

Might be time to fight for our faith in the One who loves us