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,
SMART Goals for Pastors and Church Leaders
Being a church leader is one of the most challenging jobs/ministries/positions a person can ever have. Being a pastor of the church or another church leader is unlike working for a *normal* business. In the corporate setting, P&L statements are important. In the church, souls are at
What Season of Life Are You In?
I know. I know you. I know you are going through stuff right now. I know you are stressing about your job, stressing about your weight, stressing about your spouse, and fretting over your kids. Or stressing about your kids. (You get choose the right word that best fits the moment.) I know
Do Not Walk in the Way of UnScrupulous People
You need to be very careful. Why careful? Because...there are some people you should just stay clear of. Because they are the plague. Associating with these kinds of people will not help you in your business endeavors and they'll certainly drag your life down the tubes as well. My