Although the differences between how we define a Covocational Pastor and a Bivocational Pastor may be slight, they are important differences to understand. According to the North American Mission Board (Send Network), these are their definitions for the two pastoral roles in the church. (Note that I
Co-Vocational Pastors (S.W.O.T. Analysis)
Co-Vocational Pastors are men who may or may not receive [enough] salary/income while pastoring a church and so they have an additional "secular job" as well to make up the difference needed. Recently, I sat down a created a S.W.O.T. (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) Analysis
Day By Day
"And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved." (Acts 2:46-47) --------- Frankly,
If God Is Good Then Why Do Bad Things Happen?
QUESTION: “How can God be good when bad things happen?” This is a question people often ask or wonder about. But it’s a question that starts with the wrong premise. God is good. Always good. Always wonderful and kind and gracious and holy. God is good and never does evil. So, then, why do bad
Devoted To Ministry
Devoted. It’s a wonderful word, a strong word, an important word. It’s a word that means you’re all in. You’re invested. You’re not merely dipping your toe in the water to check the temperature. In the Bible, the word is often used in the Old Testament for something negative. Something “devoted to
The DOORS Into Your Church
I believe this is a question we pastors and church leaders today need to think about more, and actually provide answers for. I liken the opportunity [and the potential threat] to doors in a building. The Front Door The FRONT DOOR is like the Sunday worship service at your church. It's often