Balancing Faith and Financial Responsibility
We talk about the importance of living by faith, but also the need for proactive, daily obedience and a healthy relationship with financial management, whether personal finance or otherwise.
We discuss the challenges of pastors being able to fulfill all the needs of church members. We explain that the expectation needs to be set that pastors cannot be everything to everyone, and that church members should look to the broader church community to have their needs met.
We discuss the importance of having someone, such as an assistant pastor or servant elder, to handle the day-to-day operations and issues that arise in the children’s ministry, nursery, and coffee team on Sundays. This allows the pastor to focus on their primary responsibilities, such as preparing the message and speaking to those God has placed on their heart.
We talk about the importance of finding someone who is secure in their own calling and is willing to support and raise up others in the church. The lead pastor and the assistant pastor both have distinct roles, but they work together to serve the congregation. Josiah feels valued and not threatened by Brian’s position, and the congregation sees Josiah as a relatable pastor for certain matters.
We talk about the challenges of starting a new church, the uncertainty of whether people will show up, and the excitement when the first few cars arrive on that first Sunday. Josiah shares his ongoing sense of anticipation and wonder every Sunday, knowing that many pastors worry if anyone will come to their services.
In this video, we discuss the roles of an assistant pastor. Josiah talks about how he stepped into this position in two churches in Germany, where his responsibilities included more teaching, supporting the lead pastor in their calling, and taking on church administrative tasks to relieve some of the stress on the senior pastor. This allowed the lead pastor to focus on their teaching and the work God had called them to do.
Billy talks about practical ways to let people know where the church is.
From Season 2 Episode 21 How To Plant In A School - Billy Almaguer
Effective Church Planting: Balancing Vision and Collaboration
We talk about the importance of church planters having a clear vision and plan for engaging with a new community, while also being open to a two-way conversation and being a blessing to the people they are serving.
The Church as a Community Partner
We talk about how the church can be a positive presence in the community and help solve local problems. The church has developed a close relationship with the school district, praying with the superintendent and providing support like hosting a breakfast for school staff. This has opened up many doors for the church and shown the community that the church cares.
Building relationships with the facility that you are renting is key.
We talk about the importance of relationship building for church planters, even beyond the Sunday service experience. We discuss the value of maintaining strong relationships with the community, whether in a leased space or a theater, and how small gestures like hosting staff events can be a blessing and leave a positive impact.
From Season 2 Episode 21 How To Plant In A School - Billy Almaguer
Plant the church! God has people that are ready to be part of your fellowship.
From Season 2 Episode 20 - It’s Never Too Late To Plant A Church – Wayne Taylor
Some people are against church planting. They don’t understand that every church is different and
unique.
From Season 2 Episode 20 - It’s Never Too Late To Plant A Church – Wayne Taylor
