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The Art and Practice of Bivocational Ministry

Author : Dennis W. Bickers
Publisher : Beacon Hill Press
ISBN 13 : 9780834130951
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book The Art and Practice of Bivocational Ministry written by Dennis W. Bickers and published by Beacon Hill Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It's a balancing act. If you are a bivocational pastor, you are familiar with the stresses, complications, and unique hurdles that come with bivocational ministry. You have a special calling. In The Art and Practice of Bivocational Ministry, Dennis Bickers provides solid advice to help you succeed in your ministry while juggling a full-time job and a family at home. Along with his seasoned insights, you will find true-to-life case studies of challenges bivocational ministers face daily. More than just a guide, this book is a mentor in print and an invaluable resource for anyone balancing part-time ministry with a full-time job."

Bivocational

Author : Mark D. W. Edington
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0819233870
Total Pages : 141 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (192 download)

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Download or read book Bivocational written by Mark D. W. Edington and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-04-15 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bivocational: Returning to the Roots of Ministry offers one answer to the pressing question of the future of congregational life in the mainline Protestant Church. The contention of the book is that the model of professional ministry we have received from the past century of congregational life is imposing unsustainable costs on most congregations and parishes. In consequence, these faith communities face stark choices for which there are no self-evident answers. Shall we close? Shall we merge with another congregation—a decision shaped by a primary value on maintaining a full-time professional in the role of ordained minister? Can we find someone who will do the job part-time? What will it mean for them—and for us? Bivocational explores the impact on the ministry, on congregations, and on denominational polities of encouraging a way forward—one in which bivocational ordained professionals, ministers working simultaneously in the church and in secular life, come to leadership positions in the church. It explores the different sorts of gifts and preparation such ordained ministers need, and how a bivocational ethos looks when it characterizes not only the ordained minister, but all ministers of the congregation—lay and ordained alike.

Uniquely Bivocational

Author : Ray Gilder
Publisher : Authors Publisher
ISBN 13 : 9781937925109
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (251 download)

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Download or read book Uniquely Bivocational written by Ray Gilder and published by Authors Publisher. This book was released on 2013 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uniquely Bivocational explores the challenges and opportunities facing the bivocational pastor. Often misunderstood and undervalued, bivo pastors provide leadership for the majority of the churches across America. Learning to balance family, church and work is perhaps the most unique challenge facing these special servants of God. To help produce a healthy relationship between a bivo pastor and his church, this book explores realistic expectations from each perspective in detail. Practical tips are provided on how to become comfortable with the limitations of having a second vocation. Also presented are the advantages of serving a church as a bivocational minister. Bivocational pastor, as you go through this book, you will see that a key element in being an effective bivo pastor is to be yourself. You are the best you there will ever be! If you are where God put you, there is no move up! You must be all God made you to be right where you are. Lead the church you pastor to become the beacon of life and hope that Christ designed it to be. Ray Gilder has led Bivocational Ministries for the Tennessee Baptist Convention since 1995 and has been the National Coordinator for the Bivocational and Small Church Leadership Network since 2005. He has served as pastor of seven churches in Mississippi and Tennessee, most of those as a bivo pastor. His driving motivation has been to raise the level of awareness and appreciation of bivocational ministers who are faithfully serving all across the Kingdom of God. He and his wife, Diane, have three children: Shanon, Stephen and Galen, as well as five grandsons. Stephen has lived in Heaven since 1995.

Serving as a Bivocational Pastor

Author : James W. Highland
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780979062551
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (625 download)

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Download or read book Serving as a Bivocational Pastor written by James W. Highland and published by . This book was released on 2013-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is written to be helpful to ministers who are serving as a bivocational pastor or are considering that ministry role. This is not an exhausting study of the role, but a conversation with you about the key functions and challenges of the bivocational pastor. In my experiences of being a pastor, consultant, personal counselor and friend of pastors, I understand the delights and difficulties of ministry. In my current roles of bivocational pastor and fundraising among churches for a statewide ministry, I understand the challenges that bivocational pastors face and want to share with you a down to earth conversation from my experience and perspective.

12 Faithful Men

Author : Collin Hansen
Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 1493414151
Total Pages : 167 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (934 download)

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Download or read book 12 Faithful Men written by Collin Hansen and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most pastors know when they enter the ministry that they will spend time helping others through times of suffering. What they usually do not realize, though, is that they too will suffer. Caught off guard, many of them end up deeply hurt and quit the ministry, deciding that perhaps they misunderstood God's call on their lives or that they simply do not have what it takes. But church history is filled with compelling stories of men who were profoundly afflicted while they carried out their ministry and yet persevered faithfully until death. Now the editors of The Gospel Coalition have collected inspiring stories of twelve faithful men who endured great suffering for the cause of Christ. The stories of the apostle Paul, John Calvin, Charles Spurgeon, John Bunyan, Wang Mindao, and others show that suffering in the context of ministry is expected--and it's never wasted. Pastors and ministry leaders, as well as those who support them, will find in this collection encouragement to run the race with endurance.

The Bivocational Pastor

Author : Dennis Bickers
Publisher : Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City
ISBN 13 : 9780834121300
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (213 download)

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Download or read book The Bivocational Pastor written by Dennis Bickers and published by Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to succeed in bivocational ministry.

Developing Leadership Teams in the Bivocational Church

Author : Terry W. Dorsett
Publisher : Cross Books Pub
ISBN 13 : 9781615072521
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (725 download)

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Book Synopsis Developing Leadership Teams in the Bivocational Church by : Terry W. Dorsett

Download or read book Developing Leadership Teams in the Bivocational Church written by Terry W. Dorsett and published by Cross Books Pub. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is often necessary for pastors of small churches to work another job in addition to serving their church, leaving them in danger of burnout if some of their duties are not delegated to others. Terry W. Dorsett provides concise and effective guidance for small-church congregations and pastors looking to build and strengthen their leadership teams. --from publisher description

From Pew to Pulpit

Author : Clifton Floyd Guthrie
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 0687066603
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (87 download)

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Book Synopsis From Pew to Pulpit by : Clifton Floyd Guthrie

Download or read book From Pew to Pulpit written by Clifton Floyd Guthrie and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A down-to-earth, practical introduction to the ins and outs of preaching for lay preachers, bivocational pastors, and others newly arrived in the pulpit. Recent years have seen a considerable increase in the amount of financial resources required to support a full-time pastor in the local congregation. In addition, large numbers of full-time, seminary trained clergy are retiring, without commensurate numbers of new clergy able to take their place. As a result of these trends, a large number of lay preachers and bivocational pastors have assumed the principal responsibility for filling the pulpit week by week in local churches. Most of these individuals, observes Clifton Guthrie, can draw on a wealth of life experiences, as well as strong intuitive skills in knowing what makes a good sermon, having listened to them much of their lives. What they often don't bring to the pulpit, however, is specific, detailed instruction in the how-tos of preaching. That is precisely what this brief, practical guide to preaching has to offer. Written with the needs of those for whom preaching is not their sole or primary occupation in mind, it begins by emphasizing what every preacher brings to the pulpit: an idea of what makes a sermon particularly moving or memorable to them. From there the book moves into short chapters on choosing an appropriate biblical text or sermon topic, learning how to listen to one's first impressions of what a text means, moving from text or topic to the sermon itself while keeping the listeners needs firmly in mind, making thorough and engaging use of stories in the sermon, and delivering with passion and conviction. The book concludes with helpful suggestions for resources, including Bibles, commentaries, other print resources and websites.

Covocational Church Planting

Author : Brad Brisco
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781736282113
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (821 download)

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Download or read book Covocational Church Planting written by Brad Brisco and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rethinking how church planters may choose to work full-time in the marketplace to expand their opportunities to engage the community with the gospel of Jesus as they plant a church. Covocational church planting sees the work of the ministry in the church and in the marketplace equally important in the growth of the Kingdom. Covocational Church Planting draws from the best thinkers and practitioners of missional theology to give the planter the tools needed to start with Jesus, see the Kingdom, exegete the local culture, engage places outside the church, know the residents, practice hospitality, practice missional discipleship, and understand the results.

The Art of Neighboring

Author : Jay Pathak
Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 1441238476
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (412 download)

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Download or read book The Art of Neighboring written by Jay Pathak and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once upon a time, people knew their neighbors. They talked to them, had cook-outs with them, and went to church with them. In our time of unprecedented mobility and increasing isolationism, it's hard to make lasting connections with those who live right outside our front door. We have hundreds of "friends" through online social networking, but we often don't even know the full name of the person who lives right next door. This unique and inspiring book asks the question: What is the most loving thing I can do for the people who live on my street or in my apartment building? Through compelling true stories of lives impacted, the authors show readers how to create genuine friendships with the people who live in closest proximity to them. Discussion questions at the end of each chapter make this book perfect for small groups or individual study.

On Being a Pastor

Author : Derek J. Prime
Publisher : Moody Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0802490735
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book On Being a Pastor written by Derek J. Prime and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2013-09-17 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ministry of pastors is not simply a job; it’s a vocation and a lifestyle. A pastor’s responsibilities are unique, demanding that he not only nurture his own spiritual life but also the lives of those in his care. What a challenge this can be! Derek Prime and Alistair Begg provide practical advice for both the spiritual and practical aspects of pastoral ministry. They delve deep into topics such as prayer, devotional habits, preaching, studying, and specific ministry duties. The result is an essential tool for those in pastoral ministry.

The Tentmaking Pastor

Author : Dennis W. Bickers
Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 1441236686
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (412 download)

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Download or read book The Tentmaking Pastor written by Dennis W. Bickers and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2000-05-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Real-world guide to the challenges, rewards, and advantages of bivocational ministry. Excellent for individuals and churches exploring pastoring options.

Flesh

Author : Hugh Halter
Publisher : David C Cook
ISBN 13 : 1434707504
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (347 download)

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Download or read book Flesh written by Hugh Halter and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christ’s Body, Human Flesh If we’re honest, no one really cares about theology unless it reveals a gut-level view of God’s presence. According to pastor and ministry leader Hugh Halter, only the incarnational power of Jesus satisfies what we truly crave, and once we taste it, we’re never the same. God understands how hard it is to be human, and the incarnation—God with us—enables us to be fully alive. With refreshing, raw candor, Flesh reveals the faith we all long to experience—one based on the power of Christ in the daily grind of work, home, school, and life. For anyone burned out, disenchanted, or seeking a fresh honest-to-God encounter, Flesh will invigorate your faith.

Jesus' Death and Heavenly Offering in Hebrews

Author : R. B. Jamieson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108474438
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Jesus' Death and Heavenly Offering in Hebrews written by R. B. Jamieson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines Hebrews' exposition of Jesus' death, his self-offering in heaven at his ascension, and the link between them.

Pastor Unique

Author : Lavern E. Brown
Publisher : WestBow Press
ISBN 13 : 1512748013
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (127 download)

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Download or read book Pastor Unique written by Lavern E. Brown and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2016-07-27 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ADVANCED PRAISE FOR PASTOR UNIQUE: Becoming a Turnaround Leader Each year thousands of books are written, published, and distributed. Few are really significant works. Pastor Unique is, in my view, a significant book. Gary L. McIntosh, D.Min., Ph.D. Talbot Seminary, Biola University Helping pastors understand themselves and their role is crucial and fundamental. So is training them in the tactics and strategies of change. Furthermore, they must learn how their personalities help or hinder leading change. I believe the process described in this book is targeted more specifically than any other I know to provide this training . Paul Borden. Ph.D. Director, Church Health Initiative I am grateful to the authors for including The Birkman Method in their work with pastors. My father, Roger Birkman, was passionate about helping people of faith gain a clearer, more accurate understanding of self and others. The authentic kind of leadership development recommended in this book will profoundly impact pastors and the people they lead. We are proud that Birkman can play a role in the important initiative represented in Pastor Unique. Sharon Birkman Fink, CEO Birkman International, Inc. Are you still searching for that killer church health conference, that rock star pastor to imitate, or the perfect formula that will tell you how lead your church to effective service in Jesus mission? Pastors who chase dreams of high powered ministry by looking for answers outside of themselves are inevitably discouraged when they learn that what works for others wont work for them. If thats your story, Pastor Unique is what youve been looking for. Inside you will learn how to use all the tools the Head of the Church has already given you your identity, your personality, and your life experience to become a turnaround leader in your church.

The Healthy Pastor

Author : Dennis Bickers
Publisher : Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City
ISBN 13 : 9780834125537
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (255 download)

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Download or read book The Healthy Pastor written by Dennis Bickers and published by Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like a fraying rope, pastoral ministry is often strained and stressed. Expectations seem unending, relationships strain to breaking, and emergencies and interruptions drain a minister's time and energy. If not handled well, the pressures of ministry can have negative effects on a pastor's health, family, and ministry. The Healthy Pastor confronts the expectations churches and ministers have of the pastor's role. With insight and understanding, author Dennis Bickers addresses some of the pressures commonly found in ministry. He identifies them and provides effective solutions to help pastors create balance in several areas of their lives, including their relationships with God, their families, the church, and themselves. A practical resource for all ministers, The Healthy Pastor will help you recapture the joy and excitement of serving God and his people. Book jacket.

Pastors at Greater Risk

Author : H. B. Jr. London
Publisher : Baker Books
ISBN 13 : 1441224084
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (412 download)

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Download or read book Pastors at Greater Risk written by H. B. Jr. London and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2011-08-29 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of today's pastors are relatively untroubled but need help in releasing the pressure inherent in ministry to others. Others are close to running on empty, both spiritually and emotionally. All of them would like someone to confide in who can provide realistic help based on firsthand experience. This is precisely what Pastors at Greater Risk is all about! First published in 1993, this edition is completely rewritten, with updated stats, interviews with contemporary pastoral leaders, and a special emphasis on today's hot-button issues, such as job turnover, pornography, spiritual burnout, congregational turnover, and more. The result: A book that is rich in wisdom and understanding and one that provides pastor-to-pastor help at a time when it is needed more than ever!