Tag: Bivocational Ministry

Dorsett, Developing Leadership Teams in Bivocational Church

Terry W. Dorsett, Developing Leadership Teams in the Bivocational Church. CrossBooks Publishing, 2010. Referenced in: Small Church Leadership, BiVocational Ministry Leadership Development in Congregations LifeandLeadership.com Summary This book from an experienced bivocational minister uniquely addresses the difficult task of leadership development in this context. It provides step-by-step advice on how to train others in two

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Bickers, The Bivocational Pastor

Dennis W. Bickers, The Bivocational Pastor: Two Jobs, One Ministry. Beacon Hill Press, 2004. Referenced in: Small Church Leadership Companion booklet: The Work of the BiVocational Minister LifeandLeadership.com Summary Bickers writes out of his passion to help those who, like him, minister at a church while maintaining some other form of full time employment. Bickers

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Bickers, The Work of the Bivocational Minister

Dennis W. Bickers, The Work of the Bivocational Minister. Judson Press, 2007. Companion volume: The BiVocational Pastor Referenced in: Small Church Leadership LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is perhaps the best and most succinct description of bivocational ministry. Bickers also authored the book, The Bivocational Pastor: Two Jobs, One Ministry, which focuses on the development of the

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Church Leadership Strategies, Small Churches

Temporary link for the York/Harding Lecture handout – York, Energize Workshop, Small Churches 2024 LEADING THE SMALL CHURCH Part of the ministry resources on Church Leadership and Renewal Small churches are unique, presenting special challenges to leaders. Since the vast majority of churches are small, good materials are needed to affirm the strengths and embrace

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