Ep 087: Covocational Pastoring: What It Is, And Why You Should Consider It (with Jon Sanders)

The Church Lobby

Working a side hustle is no longer the exception for pastors, it’s the norm. Embracing it might answer a lot of your (and your church’s) needs.

Karl Vaters talks with Jon Sanders about the rise in covocational pastoring and why it’s something more pastors, especially small-church pastors, should take seriously. Jon is the co-host of the EntrePastors Podcast and the co-founder of EntrePastors.com (with Les Hughes).

The culture around us is shifting. The idea that someone entering the workplace will get a single full-time job to pay the bills is a rarity. And the church is no exception. But, unlike the secular marketplace, we shouldn’t be playing catch-up with this. We can lead.

Jon and Karl talk about several important aspects of bivo/covo ministry, including:

• Why this is a growing need
• How to make the shift without neglecting the church
• The difference between bivocational and covocational
• How to prepare your congregation for a covocational pastorate

And more.

Jon also serves as the Director of Coaching for the 95Network, a ministry that specializes in serving small to midsize churches.

Podcast Links:

• Rural Church Rescue, with Jon Sanders (ep 024)
• EntrePastors
• How The Side Hustle Is Changing The Face Of Pastoring

Bonus Material

Finding a Covocational Job That Fits a Pastor’s Skills and Schedule, with Jon Sanders

What marketplace jobs work well for covocational pastors?

The skills you have honed as a pastor are highly desirable in the secular marketplace. But how can they be turned into a paying job that won’t interfere with your pastoral calling?

In the bonus conversation I talk to Jon Sanders of EntrePastors.com about how to make that transition, including several real-life examples of pastors who have made that transition well.

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