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 ...

Insights from a Pastor

Hey everyone, it is my privilege to present a pastor of 40 years and a cousin of mine, Ron Lasley. Pastor Ron is someone that I look up to in ministry. This is the third post in a series called "ministry helps", although under a new title I have named Insights from a pastor. Check out Pastor Ron's wisdom: Name: Pastor Ron Lasley Nickname: Faster pastor Ministry Position or Expertise: presently minister of outreach/evangelism Where are you located? Pleasant Grove Baptist Church/ Maranatha community fellowship How long have you been in/doing current ministry/expertise: Just started but been in the ministry for 40 years (In your opinion) 1. What are some things you wish you knew before entering into your specific ministry/expertise? Being better equipped to deal with people who seemed to be against anything new. Wish I had been mentored for the position better by someone who would take the time. 2. What are some specific ways to build knowledge/experience in your area of ministry/expertise? Read and listen, not be in to big a hurry to get started it is better to wait on starting then to mess things up and hinder what you are trying to ...