Looking back on seminary I often wonder why I was not better prepared
for certain experiences that have been pivotal in pastoral ministry.
There was never a class on how to deal with ministry jealousy. No one
ever warned me that it would be tempting to wish I had another man’s
gifts, ministry opportunities, and recognition. Furthermore, there were
no classes on spiritual warfare. In fact, I don’t remember anyone
telling me to expect spiritual warfare. There were no lectures that
addressed the fact that as I grew clearer about the gospel, I would
become a bigger target for the evil one. And there were no syllabi
regarding what it would mean for an associate pastor to transition into
ministry as a senior pastor.
A recent edition of the 9Marks e-journal
focused on the life and perspectives of a senior pastor versus an
associate pastor. The articles were very helpful, but one set of
questions were not addressed: What should you expect of the transition
from associate pastor to senior or lead pastor? How are the roles
different? How can associate pastors prepare as they think and pray
about being a senior pastor one day? Keep Reading...
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