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 ...

Ministry Helps – Called to be a Youth Pastor

I have recently sent out a questionnaire to a group of individuals who are in ministry positions or are in fields that some of you are interested in. This is the first in a series of posts from these dedicated individuals whom I look up to. The goal of these posts are to serve as connection points for those seeking ministry positions and or just looking for more information. Here ya go, fresh off the press! This ministry help is from a Youth Pastor from Bowling Green Kentucky. His name is Brian Smith and his game is youth ministry! Ministry Position or Expertise: Student Ministry Where are you located: Bowling Green Kentucky How long have you been in/doing current ministry? Part Time 5 years = Full Time = 6 years – Total 11 years Coaching: (In your opinion) 1. What are some things you wish you knew before entering into your specific ministry/expertise? I wish I would have had a firm grasp of how to write a Bible lesson. I also wish I would have had some ideas on how to plan trips, mission projects, etc. I feel that ...

Nicodemus Part 2 of 4

NICODEMUS – BORN AGAIN LESSON #2 Tonight is the second part of our series on Nicodemus! Who can tell me anything from last week? (Wait for something about shallow faith) Good answers. Let’s pick up where we left off, Nicodemus met with Jesus at night and gave Jesus a compliment about being from God, but what we did not see is Jesus’ response. Check out: John 3:3-8   3In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." 4"How can a man be born when he is old?" Nicodemus asked. "Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother's womb to be born!" 5Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. 6Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. 7You should not be surprised at my saying, 'You must be born again.' 8The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit." Here some things that stick ...