There are three main focuses of this podcast:
1. Educate those thinking about jumping into full time church ministry
2. Equip those that are already in ministry
3. Encourage those thinking about jumping out of full time church ministry
I think each of us have key reasons why we make it further and further into our ministry careers. I list out my 5 specific reasons that helped me get past the 5 year hump and the 10 year hump.
In ep. 9 of SYWTBIM, we have the incredible privilege to talk with Nicole, a missionary to France. She gives some fresh eyes to ministry and has some incredible insight and reminders to those who are…
In ep. 8 of SYWTBIM, Pat Nemmers gives us an in depth look at why he wrote his book, Retractions: Cultivating Humility After Humiliation. He also adds content that isn't shared in the book. Pat Nemme…
In episode 7 of SYWTBIM, we have Mark Warnock who is the Director of the Residency Program and FC Institute at Family Church in West Palm Beach, Florida. Mark has been a pastor in Illinois and Florid…
In episode 6 of SYWTBIM, we interview Joe Lawson. Joe is a pastor to pastors. He has been able to serve within the same community for several decades, and because of his faithfulness within the vario…
In this episode 5 of SYWTBIM, we tackle the question that I have probably received more often than any other in my ministry career, "What do you do all week?" I understand the mysterious nature of th…
In episode 4 of So You Want To Be In Ministry, we dive into youth ministry and the relationships involved in developing and maintaining a healthy culture. Lonnie Trembly has been an invaluable resour…
Beyond Jim's biography details that I'll list out, this is the pastor that taught me how to be a pastor. I wanted to be a great pastor, but I was struggling to do it. God provided Jim at the proper t…
In this episode, I share who I am, why I started this podcast. I will also share some of the other details of when I plan on releasing these episodes and where you can find them. Thank you so much fo…
This is the launching episode of So... You Want to be in Ministry. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen. I hope that you find the education, equipping or encouragement you need to pursue t…