Called to be… ME

Hey everyone! I have answered my own questions for all to see. This was a questionnaire that I have sent out to many friends and leaders for the betterment of others. Feel free to ask questions or leave a comment. Ministry Position or Expertise: My Current position is Family Support Specialist with the state of Kentucky. Before this position I served churches in the areas of Youth Ministry, Associate Pastor. Where are you located: Louisville, Kentucky How long have you been in/doing current ministry? Part Time 8 years = Full Time = 2 years – Total 10 years Coaching: (In your opinion) 1. What are some things you wish you knew before entering into your specific ministry/expertise? For me, I wish I had known how to handle people who didn't like me. This may sound odd, but there are people who have a problem liking anyone "new". I think the most helpful aspect to this question is that those starting out in ministry, or any job, would be to learn how to deal with conflict, people management and stress relief. 2. What are some specific ways to build knowledge/experience in your area of ministry/expertise? Serve ...

Called to Be… A ministry wife

Hey everyone, This is the first post under the title, Called to be a Ministry Wife. My goal for posts like this is to help future and current ministry wives build a network of nurture and support. This post is from a friend, Danielle Smith, who is both in ministry and a ministry wife. How long have you been a ministry wife? 6 years Do you or have you served in any role in your husband’s church? 1st church I was the children’s minister; last church I was a CORE group leader, sang on praise team and taught 3yr old Sunday School; current church- I lead worship for Jr. High Worship on Sunday nights and Sr. High Worship on Wednesday nights (In your opinion) 1. What are some things you wish you knew before entering your husband’s ministry? Our case is a little different because I had been serving as a children’s minister at a church for two years when my husband came on staff at the same church as the youth pastor.  I did learn that with both of us being on staff and at the time having no children that church can become your life if you allow it.  We were usually at church every ...

Ministry Helps – Called to be an Associate Pastor

Hey everyone, I have another GREAT post from a long-time friend in the ministry, Jeff Prosser. Jeff was the first person who "showed me the ropes" of ministry. I remember speaking to students, for the first time, under Jeff and I am greatly appreciative. If you are near the Richmond, Ky. area and are looking for a wealth of information on ministry, I would definitely recommend him. Jeff has been successful at both youth and associate ministry roles. Name: Jeff Prosser nickname: JP Ministry Position or Expertise: Associate Pastor Where are you located: Richmond, KY How long have you been in/doing current ministry/expertise: youth ministry 18 years, Associate Pastor 3 years (In your opinion) 1. What are some things you wish you knew before entering into your specific ministry/expertise? To know how fluid of a position this was going to be.  It’s always changing and I typically enjoy the “fluidness”, but sometimes miss the constants. 2. What are some specific ways to build knowledge/experience in your area of ministry/expertise? READ!  A saying a mentor told me once…”If you’re going to lead, you gotta read.” Talking and asking questions to others who are in similar positions. I have found that in my position as an associate pastor ...