Description
This online podcast challenges the assumption that effective ministry depends on full-time clergy, and the conversation explores how bivocational ministry can become a sustainable and flourishing model for both pastors and congregations.Drawing on research, field experience, and insights from Kris Bentley's work with bivocational ministers, the episode contextualizes ministry as a shared endeavor in which clergy and laity partner together, embrace realistic expectations, and discover new forms of congregational vitality. Bentley's lived experiences and study give insight into how bivocational pastoral leadership can foster a thriving, impactful, and engaged congregation.
Features
- 30 minutes
- Transcript
- Links to related resources
Practical Applications
- Listen to this podcast episode to learn to build contingency plans for pastoral emergencies, hospital visits, and crisis care so ministry responsibilities are distributed across the leadership team in a bivocational pastoral leadership structure.
- Discover how to leverage skills and experiences from a pastor's outside employment to generate fresh ministry ideas, community connections, and outreach opportunities.
