This electronic newsletter is designed to meet the needs of busy bivocational pastors. Double-duty work is not for the faint of heart. Few are able to manage a dual-career effectively. Yet there are great rewards for those called to minister both at church and in the marketplace. LifeWay Christian Resources wants to partner with you as a bivocational minister and assist you with solutions and support. Let us know how we can better serve you. If this electronic newsletter is helpful please forward it to others and invite them to subscribe to this free resource.
Your Friend in Ministry,
Mitch Martin
Pastoral Ministry Specialist
LifeWay Christian Resources
A Personal Note from LifeWay President, Jimmy Draper
I want you to know how much I appreciate your selfless ministry as a bivocational pastor. As a dual-career minister, you face both unique challenges and unprecedented opportunities to impact the Kingdom. One of our main objectives at LifeWay is to champion pastors. My prayer is that we will be your champion. This newsletter is one way of providing Biblical solutions for you as you equip those God has entrusted to your care.
In His love,
Dr. James T. Draper, Jr
Responding to the Call of God - Ray Gilder
Ray Gilder is Bivocational pastor specialist for the Tennessee Baptist Convention. A clear understanding of the call of God on the life of a bivocational pastor is vital when the road gets tough. Ray writes about five stages of God’s call to the pastoral ministry:
- Receiving the Call.
- Verifying the Call
- Announcing the Call
- Affirming the Call
- Solidifying the Call
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Lay is the Way - from Leon Wilson
Leon Wilson is Retired National Missionary for Bivocational Ministry for the North American Mission Board and the editor of the Bivocational Beacon. He recommends three ways to learn to develop lay leaders in your church family:
- Learn the gifts of your people.
- Affirm your people
- Yield leadership to your people
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Billy Bivo’s Bright Idea
Billy Bivo sometimes found himself wishing that somebody would figure out how to make a candle with more than two ends. Right now, he is burning his at both ends and sometimes in the middle. Read more ...
A Fresh Call to the Town and Country by George Garner
62 million people live in the rural, small town, and small cities of North America. As much as 80 percent of North America is considered town and country or rural America. Without the spirit of sacrifice that characterizes bivocationalism, these unreached areas will be neglected. Read more ...
The Southern Baptist Bivocational Ministers Association
The SBBMA seeks to provide affirmation and encouragement, a network to connect bivocational ministers to ministry opportunities, opportunities for professional growth, a means of recognition, and encouragement of mentoring relationships. Read more...
Holman Christian Standard Bible
This article seeks to answer all your questions about this new translation. Read more...
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