This co/bi vocation has been a trend that I’ve been observing myself. As a math teacher and a pastor, this model has definitely positives and some challenges. But, it really is reassuring to hear that other leaders and pastors are sharing a similar sentiment to what I have been feeling! Ty for the post! 😊
Excellent emphasis on this and some of the less than helpful ways people view and talk about those with multiple vocations. I have long described myself as multi-vocational as I feel called to several things at once, including my family by the way. ;-)
This isn't new, it's just that Church and denominational leadership is just waking up to it. I've been doing it for 30 years. The Church upper leadership needed to realize and stop belittling those working secular jobs for years.
Not only are their better opportunities to share the Gospel, you are closer to your congratulations. Many congregation struggle with the requests ministers ask for volunteering and time for church. Many are working 2 jobs to make ends meet, so the start to see ministers as privileged instead of colaborers. Sitting in meetings with other ministers I sometimes wonder if they are not somewhat justified. I've heard a lot of complaints about pay, work, and time. Our congregations are experiencing the same things, and then some ministers berate them for not participating. It's good to keep clear perspective and remember we serve with them not over them
This co/bi vocation has been a trend that I’ve been observing myself. As a math teacher and a pastor, this model has definitely positives and some challenges. But, it really is reassuring to hear that other leaders and pastors are sharing a similar sentiment to what I have been feeling! Ty for the post! 😊
Excellent emphasis on this and some of the less than helpful ways people view and talk about those with multiple vocations. I have long described myself as multi-vocational as I feel called to several things at once, including my family by the way. ;-)
This isn't new, it's just that Church and denominational leadership is just waking up to it. I've been doing it for 30 years. The Church upper leadership needed to realize and stop belittling those working secular jobs for years.
Not only are their better opportunities to share the Gospel, you are closer to your congratulations. Many congregation struggle with the requests ministers ask for volunteering and time for church. Many are working 2 jobs to make ends meet, so the start to see ministers as privileged instead of colaborers. Sitting in meetings with other ministers I sometimes wonder if they are not somewhat justified. I've heard a lot of complaints about pay, work, and time. Our congregations are experiencing the same things, and then some ministers berate them for not participating. It's good to keep clear perspective and remember we serve with them not over them
Very true. Thanks for sharing.