For many pastors in the modern world, it has been a very common model to approach pastoral ministry as a full-time professional vocation.  Under this traditional model pastors pursue one or more degrees from a Bible college and/or seminary and then “go to work” as a full-time employee of a local church.  Although this model is not necessarily a “wrong” approach to ministry, we believe it has created some unintended consequences that are not the best for pastors, their families, and the churches they lead.  One of those consequences is the tendency for a pastors identity to be completely wrapped up in their “full-time” calling to the point that it becomes a very unhealthy, all-consuming focus in their lives.  In this episode Jon unpacks how the EntrePastor model of pastoring can help pastors avoid this all too common trap in ministry.

For many pastors in the modern world, it has been a very common model to approach pastoral ministry as a full-time professional vocation.  Under this traditional model pastors pursue one or more degrees from a Bible college and/or seminary and then “go to work” as a full-time employee of a local church.  Although this model is not necessarily a “wrong” approach to ministry, we believe it has created some unintended consequences that are not the best for pastors, their families, and the churches they lead.  One of those consequences is the very real ceiling placed upon a pastor’s earning potential inside the church.  And while we understand that no pastor truly pursues ministry for “the money,” all too often the ceiling is very low on what churches are either able or willing to pay their pastors.  In this episode, Jon talks about how the EntrePastor model offers a much healthier way for pastors to be funded than simply relying on the financial provision of traditional pastoral ministry.

For this “Saturday Replay” episode of the EntrePastors podcast we are reaching back to the very first interview we ever did on the podcast with a very special guest and friend, Dan Miller.  Dan has served thousands of people over the years as a career coach through his books, speaking, coaching, and podcast.  Both Les and Jon have been deeply impacted through their own friendship with Dan and have had a front row seat to learn from his years of wisdom and experience.  It’s safe to say that without Dan’s influence on Jon and Les, there would not be an EntrePastors platform at all.  Dan’s voice has been one that both Jon and Les have taken inspiration, encouragement, and ultimately permission to think and act in new ways.  We’re excited for you to consider what it might look like for you to have the permission to pivot to new ways of thinking in your life as well.

Many pastors would say they have a “love-hate” relationship with social media.  While they certainly see social media as a gathering place for people in our culture and an opportunity to connect with others, they also recognize many of the negative aspects that social media can pose as well.  In this episode, Jon and Les talk with a true social media influencer by the name of Melissa Hughes.  Melissa and her husband served for a few years as struggling church planters in the UK before returning home to the United States feeling like ministry had been a failure in large part.  As Melissa was seeking God’s direction for the next season of her life and ministry, she felt a strong calling to begin creating content on social media.  At first Melissa felt a lot of resistance to the idea, but eventually she pushed through the discomfort and quickly found a growing audience following her more and more on various social media platforms.  Melissa has not only learned the power of leveraging social media as a tool for growing her own business, but she also recognizes the work she is doing for the ministry that it is.  Through this conversation you will be encouraged to think about ways you can utilize the amazing tools of social media for influence and impact through your business and ministry as well.

For many pastors in the modern world, it has been a very common model to approach pastoral ministry as a full-time professional vocation.  Under this traditional model pastors pursue one or more degrees from a Bible college and/or seminary and then “go to work” as a full-time employee of a local church.  Although this model is not necessarily a “wrong” approach to ministry, we believe it has created some unintended consequences that are not the best for pastors, their families, and the churches they lead.  One of those realities is when a pastor’s only income is from their church, it can cause them to be hesitant to preach boldly, lead innovatively, and confront problems in the church. In this episode Jon shares how the EntrePastor model can help address and overcome these challenges.

For many pastors in the modern world, it has been a very common model to approach pastoral ministry as a full-time professional vocation.  Under this traditional model pastors pursue one or more degrees from a Bible college and/or seminary and then “go to work” as a full-time employee of a local church.  Although this model is not necessarily a “wrong” approach to ministry, we believe it has created some unintended consequences that are not the best for pastors, their families, and the churches they lead.  One of those consequences is the unrealistic and unbiblical expectations that a congregation often places upon their “full-time” pastor.  In this episode, Jon shares how the EntrePastor model of pastoring can help set pastors free from these unhealthy expectations of the people they lead.

For many pastors in the modern world, it has been a very common model to approach pastoral ministry as a full-time professional vocation.  Under this traditional model pastors pursue one or more degrees from a Bible college and/or seminary and then “go to work” as a full-time employee of a local church.  Although this model is not necessarily a “wrong” approach to ministry, we believe it has created some unintended consequences that are not the best for pastors, their families, and the churches they lead.  One of those consequences is that often church people sit back and assume the pastor is the primary ministry provider.  This leads to a disengaged church body and overworked pastors.  We believe there is a better way!  In this episode Jon shares how the EntrePastor approach helps address this common issue in the church.

For many pastors in the modern world, it has been a very common model to approach pastoral ministry as a full-time professional vocation.  Under this traditional model pastors pursue one or more degrees from a Bible college and/or seminary and then “go to work” as a full-time employee of a local church.  Although this model is not necessarily a “wrong” approach to ministry, we believe it has created some unintended consequences that are not the best for pastors, their families, and the churches they lead.  In this episode, Jon shares a new "model" for pastors to consider who might be feeling tired of being stuck in the rut of what pastoring has looked like for so long.

How many times in the past have you set New Year’s resolutions, only to find yourself quickly failing to achieve the goals you had hoped to accomplish?  If you’re like most people, this has probably been an all too familiar occurrence.  Why is that?  Why do so many people start each new year with such big goals and good intentions of the changes they wish to make in their lives, but quickly abandon those pursuits?  In this episode Jon and Les discuss the difference between simply setting goals versus having a mindset and vocabulary that is built around commitment to success.  In addition to helping you get squared away on your commitments for an improved life in 2024, Jon and Les also share some of the big vision they are committed to bringing to the EntrePastors platform as a way to continually grow the value and service they are providing to YOU, our valued listeners and community.

In this episode Jon interviews an awesome guest by the name of Hunter Storey.  Hunter serves as an associate pastor in Georgia. Hunter shares his experience in the traditional church model and discusses the challenges and expectations that are often placed on pastors as a part of that traditional model. Hunter also talks about how pastors can recognize their unique skill set that is very transferable to the marketplace and how he is utilizing his skills and passions to launch his own coaching businesses. Jon and Hunter also discuss the need for churches to support and steward the gifts and talents of their members, emphasizing the importance of leadership development and individualized approaches to ministry.  Hunter is another great example of what’s possible when pastors lean into their skills and passions and use those talents to serve others in the marketplace.

Guest Info/Links:

• Website: https://www.facebook.com/hunter.storey.9 

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