The Bivocational Pastor

Church Planting: Mark Jackson
Tuesday, May 1, 2007

In a recent article in the Baptist Press, Mitch Martin lists seven benefits of being a bivocational pastor. The article is interesting and worth spending a few minutes reading it but I thought I might list the main point for your consideration:

  1. There is more money for ministry in the local church.
  2. There is more money for the bivocational pastor's family.
  3. The bivocational pastor has a better understanding of popular culture.
  4. Since the bivocational pastor works in the marketplace he has numerous opportunities to minister for Jesus Christ.
  5. Since the bivocational pastor gets most of his salary from outside the church, he is more likely to be courageous in his ministry.
  6. The bivocational pastor has greater freedom to follow God's call.
  7. The bivocational pastor is better able to delegate ministry.

Recognizing the unique position and challenges that bivocational pastors and staff face we are launching a bivocational network. Jim Playford, a member of Metropolitan Baptist, has answered the call of the Lord to lead us in this endeavor. He can be contacted at 316-721-8765.

Bivocational Network Meetings will be held May 8, 2007, 7 pm to 8pm at the Heart of Kansas Southern Baptist Association at 3474 S. Meridian and June 26, 2007, 6/8 pm with Steve Nerger location TBD.