We clergy use strong language when we talk about our jobs. Other people talk about becoming doctors, lawyers, teachers, and motorcycle mechanics. We talk about…
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Tips and thoughts for associate pastors and other church staff. These formerly appeared on an old blog site.
Every once in a while among the ads for ministry degrees, youth ministry sites, and the like, my Facebook page will display an ad for…
Leave a CommentOne of the tasks of the associate is to “hold down the fort” while the lead pastor takes a leave for sabbatical, continuing education, vacation,…
Leave a CommentSeveral weeks ago I reported for jury duty in Colorado Springs. I didn’t think much of it. I’d been in the jury pool several times…
Leave a CommentOn the recommendation of the lead pastor I serve with, I have begun using a new task management system that is free! It is called…
Leave a CommentWe associates are part of a team, and in my estimation the best team members help teammates up when they are down. They cover for…
Leave a CommentDuring Christmas you may have preached a sermon or two (I’m lobbying to have the Sundays after Christmas and Easter declared “Associate Pastor Sundays”), led…
Leave a CommentI’m taking a break from posting for the next couple of weeks. Next post will be January 7, 2013. Thanks for reading! Merry Christmas and Happy New…
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