Pastor Troy

M. Craig Barnes’ The Pastor as Minor Poet explores the life of a pastor and their role in ministerial life. The book is divided into two sections: “The Call of The Minor Poet” and “The Craft of The Minor Poet.” Using the image of poet, Barnes explores who a pastor is and what the pastor does. In paralleling a pastor’s role and a minor poet, Barnes gives pastors a relatable image and breaks ministerial life into texts and subtexts. The role of a pastor in the ever changing, materialistic, and ‘right

A cowboy pastor, what is that exactly? Many people may not have a clue what a cowboy pastor or cowboy church is, even regular church goers. Cowboy churches can be found spread out across the country, and one thing they all have in common is a lead cowboy pastor. One of those pastors is Kevin Weatherby, head pastor of Save the Cowboy Ministry based in Kiowa, Colorado. Not only is he a true man of God running a cowboy church, he is also a working cowboy at the same time, which really brings out the

Many men throughout the Bible and history have heard the call of God upon their lives. Although unique to each individual, there are common traits with each person’s call from God, and from that we can accurately discern whether it is God’s calling. Today, we are all called into ministry, but only a few are called into vocational ministry, such as the pastorate. This specific type of calling, although tantamount to the former, uniquely demands those called, and the cost must be realized (Titus 1:5-11)

Ring…, Ring…, Ring…! The phone rings, you see the caller ID, and then you make the choice to answer it, or send it straight to voice mail. A decision that can be made simply by the press of a button. But what if the choice wasn’t so simple? What if the caller ID was different? What if it was God calling? Would you make the choice to answer the call then? A call into ministry is a once in a life time opportunity! But what exactly does that opportunity constitute or consist of? How do you know if you

or her own priest but that each Christian can be a priest, advocate, intercessor, and evangelist to others.” William Willimon, Pastor: the Theology and Practice of Ordained Ministry, highlights a variety of ways in which a pastor functions. In this paper, I am going to explain the ways in which my current ministry setting connects with the concept of priest as pastor in relation to worship and the connect and context of pastoral care while teaching others that they are able to accomplish the same

In this paper, we are going to look at some of the vital parts that make a church plant successful. We will first examine the importance of the location and will look at three reason why this is something that requires extreme thought and prayer. We will then look at finances of the church. We will examine the who and the how when it come the stewardship. Finally closing the paper, we will examine where the main growth will take place small groups. Looking at four areas of small groups that a church

In today 's culture the congregational expectations on a pastor are quite different from the vocational spiritual disciplines required for faithful pastoral ministry. The office of the pastor, for the congregation, has become nothing more than a managerial position of running a religious organization. In response to this Eugene Peterson offers his take on the distinctive work of the pastor and the practices that shape pastoral integrity. In his book, Working the Angles: The Shape of Pastoral Integrity

Pastors need mentors, mentees, and true peers. I have enjoyed a long-standing relationship with two pastor colleagues both in very different places in life and ministry. Yet, even from these different places, all three of us share some very basics understandings and needs as we strive to serve the church. Rev. Bev Dempsey and Rev. Nikki Brown Rice are the two selected clergy persons I chose for this connection exercise. All the best plans were intended to email and create a great long thread of emails

My faith tradition informs my theology of pastoral care as that a pastor has an authority in the pastoral care relationship. The pastor’s image in my faith tradition is an advisor, director, and guide. In my faith tradition, the lay people like to have the pastoral care, when they make important decisions. Since my culture is the hierarchal and patriarch system, the lay people believes that pastors are better to know about God’s will. Therefore, the lay people are too much depending on the pastor’s

could never accomplish if not for the summer after my father left. We were invited to a summer camp where I gave my life to Christ. It was only with His help and the guidance of my pastor that I was able to carry such a load at a young age. It wasn’t until I was away at college, that I met and counseled with a new pastor, that I realized I was carrying a burden that should never have been mine to