You Can’t Pastor People You Don’t Know

You Can’t Pastor People You Don’t Know

November 20, 2025 · 31 min

It’s easy for pastors and church leaders to dream big about ministry—new programs, new outreach, new initiatives—only to realize we don’t actually know the people we’re trying to reach. In this episode, we take an honest look at what happens when we try to pastor a community we haven’t taken the time to learn. We’ll unpack why listening matters more than launching, why presence beats programs, and how Jesus models a ministry rooted in real relationships—not assumptions. Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS

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Dr. Abidan Shah is a New Testament text critic, author, professor, and pastor of Clearview Church in North Carolina. His desire is to make biblical scholarship accessible and applicable to all people.