Aug 31, 2020 · One major lesson I’ve learned so far is this: every new pastor needs a lot of help, especially during his first year in pastoral ministry. Here are six priorities that helped me survive my first year—priorities I commend to all new pastors.

Every new pastor is excited to finally achieve what they have studied, trained, or mentored to do. But yet, being a pastor can be very challenging. We have accumulated 10 things we believe are indisputable guidelines for any new pastor.

Mar 12, 2019 · By following these 50 tips when going through a pastoral transition, you can ensure that your current pastor leaves and your new pastor comes in smoothly.

Apr 4, 2022 · When a congregation welcomes a new pastor, it is an exciting time for both the congregation and the minister. To maximize this new beginning, it is important to prepare spiritually, cognitively and emotionally for a new chapter.

Sep 14, 2016 · The most exciting and scariest time for any pastor is their first church. One ministry veteran shares what every new pastor needs to know.

Oct 25, 2024 · Here are 7 common pitfalls a pastor to a new church should seek to avoid. Pitfall # 1. Cookie cutter: Thinking what worked before will work now. “It’s a mistake to believe that you will be successful in your new job by continuing to do what you …

Over the course of my ministry as a senior pastor and our work in executive search for church and ministry job positions, I’ve found a few key steps to making the first 100 days on the job a great head start to a long tenure. 1. Listen. I learned this one the hard way (I didn’t do it very well).

Aug 20, 2013 · Were you recently appoint the new pastor of a small church? Here are 5 starting steps to grow your church and help it bless its community

Sep 11, 2018 · When a congregation welcomes a new pastor, it is an exciting time, a new beginning for both the congregation and the new minister. To maximize this new beginning, it is important to prepare spiritually, cognitively, and emotionally for a new chapter.

Jun 4, 2014 · Welcoming a new pastor in genuine and effective ways lays the groundwork for a healthy and vital relationship and for the development of stable, long-term ministries together.