Hello everyone! I write this post with great excitement today. Over the weekend, my wife and I were invited to speak at a church in order to be voted on as the Lead Pastor. The vote came back and we were voted in! Thankfully this is a one-time vote and means that we do not have to be voted on again (i.e., there is no term to the position). I am glad for this because it was such a nerve-wracking experience knowing that you're preaching and being voted on directly after! This is our first pastorate and we are very excited to see what God has in store for us and the community!
With that being said, I also realize that there is quite a steep learning curve to starting a position such as this, and I understand that I am going to have a lot of new situations. There is a heavy responsibility that comes along with pastoring a group of people. I have been youth pastor, assistant pastor, associate pastor, etc., but not a lead pastor.
So, today I want to ask fellow ministers for any advice that you would have for me coming into a position like this. How do you structure your day/week? How did you get to know people in the community? What things do you do regularly?
I honestly just want to come into this position and do the best that I can. I realize (to an extent) the weight that comes with pastoring, and I want to make sure that I do everything in my power to help the community I am going to. This is not something that I take lightly.
Thank-you in advance to those who are willing to share their wisdom and experience in pastoring. I appreciate your time and willingness to engage in this meaningful dialogue. Blessings!
With that being said, I also realize that there is quite a steep learning curve to starting a position such as this, and I understand that I am going to have a lot of new situations. There is a heavy responsibility that comes along with pastoring a group of people. I have been youth pastor, assistant pastor, associate pastor, etc., but not a lead pastor.
So, today I want to ask fellow ministers for any advice that you would have for me coming into a position like this. How do you structure your day/week? How did you get to know people in the community? What things do you do regularly?
I honestly just want to come into this position and do the best that I can. I realize (to an extent) the weight that comes with pastoring, and I want to make sure that I do everything in my power to help the community I am going to. This is not something that I take lightly.
Thank-you in advance to those who are willing to share their wisdom and experience in pastoring. I appreciate your time and willingness to engage in this meaningful dialogue. Blessings!