The Calling of a Part-Time Pastor
A Guidebook For Small Church Leaders
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For some churches, the simple fact of having a part-time pastor, or having to "downsize" to a part-time pastor, leads a church to a negative self-perception. Afrer all, "real" churches have a full-time pastor, don't they? They will often think that, if they only build up their numbers and finances again to afford a full-time minister, then the church will be vital and healthy again. Yet, let's not forget that many of our churches actually declined under the leadership of a full-time pastor. And many of our churches have been revived, have grown and thrived, under the leadership of a part-time pastor. Maybe, having a full-time pastor versus a part-time pastor is not a major key to church health, after all. Perhaps, the real key to church health, the person we should be looking for, is the "right" pastor for the church. What do you think?
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About the Book
FROM THE FORWARD: ‘”The Calling of a Part-Time Pastor” is written for all leaders of small churches. This guidebook is a gateway into fully understanding the trials and joys of working together to lead your small church to fulfill your calling in Jesus Christ. The insights you will discover on these pages will help you make the best decisions as you seek to call a part-time pastor to your church. So valuable is the guidance you will receive in this book that I urge your leaders to read it before looking for a minister, while the search is being conducted, and once again when the task is complete. If you use this book as a guide, you will find help in making the future ministry of your church the very best it can be.
This book is also for ministers considering a call to a small church. Here you will be reminded of what you already know-- that your ministry matters-- and that small churches matter in the kingdom of God. This book will resonate with what is in your heart and mind about Jesus Christ. “The Calling of a Part-Time Pastor” will elevate you in your calling, reminding you that your service and your church is holy and indispensable, and will serve as a valuable guide to effective and faithful part-time or bivocational ministry.”
About the Author
The Rev. Dr. Warren Seibert is an ordained minister in the Reformed Church in America and serves as a bivocational pastor. He currently serves as pastor of the West Copake Reformed Church in Copake, New York, as well as working as a Registered Nurse in the field of hospice care. He received his Doctor of Ministry degree in Pastoral Theology from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is married to Ruth, also a nurse; they have three children.