i need a little guidence right now i am a SrA in the USAF. but the Lord has called me to ministry i dont have much time left in the military and the Lord has told me to get out in october and go to maine and start. exectly what order should. i know i need cerditinals but i dont have feel the calling to do full time college. plus i have a lovely wife and 3 sons im still you at 24 and i know he will provide. what guidance would you have for a pastor in training.
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pastorkevin73
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Hi Getch,
You are answering a high calling. Blessings as you are obedient to God's call on your life. Here are a few things to consider.
1. Education is always good, but education doesn't neccessarily mean a piece of paper from an educational institution. Most churches now a days want their pastors to have at least and undergraduate, even a graduate level education. It is good to consider, but don't limit yourself to this avenue of training. There are many seminars out there for evey pastoral role.
2. When you look for a ministry position make sure that you are serving under a pastor who can mentor you and speak into your life.
3. Get a mentor for your specific ministry role who can direct you in the ministry as well. This person may even be outside of your church.
4. Be dependant upon God for every decision. Pray, pray, pray. Practice the spiritual discplines. Do all you can to grow closer to God. You need to be overflowing with God's love in order to spill His love into the lives of those you minister to.
5. Build a good support system. Your lead/senior pastor should always support and be a shield for you. There will always be someone who doesn't like what you and your lead pastor should be a part of deflecting some of that way from you, especially when you are learning.
6. Learn early how to protect your family time while in ministry.
7. Seek to build relationships with your denominational leaders. This could be a great support system.
I hope this helps. Blessings on you as you serve our Lord and Savior.
You are answering a high calling. Blessings as you are obedient to God's call on your life. Here are a few things to consider.
1. Education is always good, but education doesn't neccessarily mean a piece of paper from an educational institution. Most churches now a days want their pastors to have at least and undergraduate, even a graduate level education. It is good to consider, but don't limit yourself to this avenue of training. There are many seminars out there for evey pastoral role.
2. When you look for a ministry position make sure that you are serving under a pastor who can mentor you and speak into your life.
3. Get a mentor for your specific ministry role who can direct you in the ministry as well. This person may even be outside of your church.
4. Be dependant upon God for every decision. Pray, pray, pray. Practice the spiritual discplines. Do all you can to grow closer to God. You need to be overflowing with God's love in order to spill His love into the lives of those you minister to.
5. Build a good support system. Your lead/senior pastor should always support and be a shield for you. There will always be someone who doesn't like what you and your lead pastor should be a part of deflecting some of that way from you, especially when you are learning.
6. Learn early how to protect your family time while in ministry.
7. Seek to build relationships with your denominational leaders. This could be a great support system.
I hope this helps. Blessings on you as you serve our Lord and Savior.
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thanks for the wisdom follow brother. it does but after 5 or so days your are the only one to reply sad it is.
take care and may god be the light in your path.
take care and may god be the light in your path.
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