Founders Baptist Church

In the latest episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Josh Philpot and Dr. Richard Caldwell explore the timely topic of pastoral transition and mentorship, drawing parallels with the Apostle Paul's lifelong, dedicated ministry and mentorship towards Timothy, Titus, and others, even until his last days. Dr. Caldwell underscores the importance and intricacy of multigenerational mentorship within the pastoral context, emphasizing that aging pastors, through wisdom and experience, should not merely step aside but rather actively engage in preparing the subsequent generation of leaders. He dismisses conventional retirement for pastors, advocating instead for a transition approach where an elder pastor, given their mental and physical faculties are intact, meticulously grooms a familiar, younger individual for leadership, ensuring continuity, and stability within the church, while remaining integrally involved and facilitating a smooth, non-disruptive transition that glorifies God and caters to the well-being of