# The Church Needs Faithful Pastors

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Podcast: [Code Red with Zach Terry](https://stenobird.com/podcast/code-red-with-zach-terry-7011531)
Published: 2026-07-06T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

What does it take to build a healthy church that lasts? This week on Code Red, Pastor Zach Terry sits down with Dr. Steven Rummage, Executive Director of the Florida Baptist Convention, for a conversation on faithful ministry, the future of the local church, and why the mission of the church has never changed. Together they discuss: The biggest mistakes young pastors make Why expository preaching still matters Church planting, evangelism, and discipleship The importance of mentoring the next generation How pastors can avoid burnout and stay faithful for the long haul Why the local church remains God's primary plan for reaching the world Watch the full episode now at CodeRedTalk.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: Welcoming Dr. Steven Rummage 02:17 Why Every Pastor Misses the Local Church 06:54 Lessons From a First Pastorate at 23 Years Old 11:59 Southern Baptist Convention Recap & Waymo Story 22:55 What Does the Florida Baptist Convention Actually Do? 31:03 Four Priorities for the Future of the Church 37:31 Why Florida Baptists Are Uniquely United 43:41 Advice Every Young Pastor Needs to Hear 46:21 How Much Time Should Pastors Spend Studying? 51:24 Why Every Pastor Needs a Sabbath 57:15 Training the Next Generation of Preachers 1:04:08 Steven Rummage's Greatest Preaching Influences #CodeRed #StevenRummage #PastorZachTerry #ChristianPodcast #LocalChurch #ChurchLeadership #ExpositoryPreaching #FaithAndCulture #Evangelism #Discipleship #SouthernBaptist

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