Dwight Whitworth and Company LLC

08/12/2025

NOW HIRING FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR!

Exciting news! Northwest Bible Church in Hilliard, OH has officially joined the DWC family! Led with heart by Pastor Anthony Fusco, they’re a vibrant, Bible-centered community known for their warm welcome, strong kids ministry, and active small groups that connect members in authentic ways.

We’re thrilled to announce they are currently seeking a Financial Administrator—a strategic role that will strengthen their ministry and allow their leadership to focus on teaching, vision, and community growth.

Northwest Bible Church is a highly relational, grace-and-truth-focused church that invests deeply in spiritual maturity and authentic community. This is an incredible opportunity for someone who excels in fiscal stewardship and organizational systems to be part of a thriving church with a heart for people.

If you or someone you know would be a great fit, send your resume to DWC today. Let’s help them find the right person for this next season of growth! [email protected] PLEASE SHARE

08/08/2025

Say It Louder - Worship Teams

As a church consultant, I speak with a lot of pastors who say they don’t want a “performance ministry.”
I get it — and before you start firing back, let’s be honest: there’s a little bit of performance in everything we do… including preaching.

Here’s what I don’t like to see:
The praise team, the band, or especially the worship pastor not mingling with the congregation.

When you avoid people, you look like a celebrity — aloof, untouchable, and too good to mix with “regular” folks. That’s not ministry.

I coach worship teams on this all the time: Speak to the people you’re leading in worship.
Say hello, even if you don’t know them. Fist bump someone. Smile. Make eye contact.
It’s simple, but it breaks the ice and shows you’re a real person.

I can hear some of you saying, “That’s not my comfort zone.”
Here’s my response: Get over it. Growth happens outside your comfort zone.

Don’t just get up on Sunday and act like you and Jesus are BFFs while ignoring the congregation. Jesus wouldn’t do that.

And remember the words of Dwight Schrute from The Office:

“Whenever I’m about to do something, I think, ‘Would an idiot do that?’ And if they would, I do not do that thing.”

When you greet your congregation, you’re not an idiot — you’re a wise leader who knows relationships matter.

08/08/2025

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08/07/2025

Say It Louder Coming

08/05/2025

SAY IT LOUDER! People are people—especially Christians.

Ever notice how some folks react to your decisions, your business, your life… like it’s their job to correct you?
They act like they matter so much to you that if you don’t do what they say, they’ll get mad, pick up their toys, and go play somewhere else.

Let them.
Let. Them. Go.

You don’t need to live a dysfunctional life to keep people happy.
I’ve had my share of those folks—and I quit playing that game a long time ago. You should too.

The moment I realized that my walk with Jesus—and what I do with it—is my business, not theirs, I felt free as a bird.
CUE THE MUSIC..."Free Bird"
Jesus said, “Bring your burdens to Me.”
He didn’t say, “Bring them to the critics.”

So don’t listen to the boo birds.
They’ve got plenty of their own mess, and truth is—there are more people frustrated with them than you can shake a stick at.

Live free. Walk with Jesus. Let the noise fade.

08/02/2025

I’m glad God is still using older men and women in ministry—just like He called them to do years ago.
The calling didn’t expire. And neither did they.

At DWC, I regularly meet men in their late 60s and 70s who are still passionate about pastoring, consulting, mentoring, and leading. They’re not burned out. They’re still burdened.
They don’t want to coast. They want to contribute.
But far too often, church leadership tells them they’re “too old.”

That’s not biblical discernment.
That’s ageism.

We say we value wisdom… until it has gray hair.
We say we want to hear from experience… until that experience comes with a Medicare card.
We say we honor elders… but our hiring decisions don’t reflect it.

If your attitude is one of age-based qualification, then you’re not operating by calling—you’re operating by cultural bias.
And that, friend, is ageism.

I’m thankful God never ages out His servants.
Moses was 80.
Caleb was 85 and said, “Give me this mountain.”
Anna was still worshiping at the temple day and night.
David Jeremiah is in his 80s and still preaching to packed auditoriums.

Don’t let your church push aside someone God is still trying to use.

’tRetireWhatGodStillUses

08/01/2025

Feeling Called to a New Season—but Unsure Who to Trust?

At Dwight Whitworth & Company (DWC), we understand the weight of ministry—and the cost of making a move too soon.

You may be a:
***Worship Pastor
***Executive Pastor
***Student Pastor
***Children’s Pastor
***Senior Pastor
..who feels God stirring something new in your heart, but you're hesitant to speak up—for fear of being misunderstood, fired, or exposed.

We get it. And we handle every conversation with absolute confidentiality.

If you’re sensing it’s time for something different but don’t know where to turn, let’s talk—privately, prayerfully, and with wisdom. Your journey matters.

📩 Email your resume and story to [email protected]
You’re not alone. PLEASE SHARE THIS.

07/29/2025

07/18/2025

The Secret Pain of Pastors: What the Surveys Don’t Show
In a revealing article by Thom Rainer titled “The Secret Pain of Pastors”,

The well-known church researcher and former president of Lifeway uncovers a deeply troubling truth: pastors are suffering in silence. According to Rainer, more than 55% of pastors report being discouraged, and many wrestle with loneliness, burnout, and unrealistic expectations. While these figures are heartbreaking, what’s more alarming is what the survey doesn’t show—particularly when it comes to church size and its impact on pastoral well-being.

The Missing Link: Church Size and Context
One glaring omission in Rainer’s summary is the absence of any distinction regarding the size of the churches these pastors serve. That’s not a small oversight.

The demands placed on a solo pastor of a 75-member rural church are drastically different from those of an executive pastor in a 5,000-member suburban megachurch. Ministry context shapes:

Expectations

Workload

Resources

Support structures

Without this information, we’re left with a blanket statistic that lumps every shepherd into the same pen—making it difficult to target the real causes of pain and fatigue.

***What the Survey Did Show

Despite that missing data, Rainer’s report still shed light on major internal struggles plaguing pastors:

Spiritual warfare: Ministry isn’t just emotionally draining—it’s spiritually taxing.

Unrealistic expectations: From both congregants and pastors themselves.

Isolation: Many pastors, especially in leadership, feel they have no one to confide in.

Discouragement: More than half surveyed admitted they were feeling defeated.

And yet, many of these are symptoms, not the cause. Without better data on environment, structure, and systems, we’re missing the full picture.

***Our Perspective: What Churches Must Understand
At Dwight Whitworth & Company (DWC), we work with churches across the spectrum—from small rural congregations to multi-campus organizations—and we see one common thread: pastors who do not schedule their time or protect their boundaries will burn out.

***Let us be frank:

Churches that are unsympathetic to a pastor’s time, family life, or financial needs do not deserve a good pastor.

A statement like that may sting, but it’s true. Ministry is a calling, but it’s not a vow of martyrdom. When churches expect their pastor to be available 24/7, or fail to pay a livable wage, they are setting up their shepherd to fail.

***Time Boundaries Matter
Pastors who don't carve out time for rest, personal reflection, and family will eventually crash emotionally and spiritually. Their sermons may stay strong for a while, but their soul quietly weakens.

Scheduling is not selfish—it is sacred stewardship.

Guard the Sabbath.

Block family time.

Build in weekly silence.

If churches can’t honor that, they contribute to the very burnout they fear.

***Finances Aren’t “Worldly”—They’re Necessary
Far too often, pastors are expected to survive on below-market salaries or delayed compensation, with the assumption that their reward is in heaven. Meanwhile, they’re struggling to pay their earthly bills.

A financially stressed pastor can’t fully focus on prayer, vision, or discipleship. Let’s stop pretending that clergy poverty is a virtue. It’s not.

***What Healthy Churches Do
Churches that flourish under strong pastoral leadership often share three key characteristics:

They respect their pastor’s time and guard it from unnecessary meetings or demands.

They compensate fairly, based on realistic costs of living and ministry scope.

They extend grace, remembering that pastors are human, too.

***Final Word
Pastors are not machines. They are not public servants. They are shepherds, spouses, parents, and disciples first—and we must treat them that way.

If we truly believe in the biblical role of the shepherd, then let us:

Support them emotionally

Protect them spiritually

Sustain them practically

Until then, churches will continue to lose the very leaders they claim to cherish.

Being a pastor is hard. Not all the news about pastors is discouraging, but there is a hidden pain of pastors that we need to address.

07/17/2025

🎶 Worship Pastors — This Could Be Your Moment! 🎶
A great church with a visionary pastor, Ebenezer Methodist Church (just outside Atlanta, GA), is launching a new worship venture in their state-of-the-art facility — complete with:
Customizable lighting and speaker arrays
The ability to choose your own band
Freedom to design your own worship program
A strong salary package for your family
A church that knows what they’re looking for
This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to shape a movement. If you’re a passionate worship leader ready to build something meaningful with a thriving congregation, reach out today. We’re excited to connect the right person to this incredible opportunity.

SEND US YOUR RESUME - [email protected]