The Bi-Vocational Pastor and the Board of Deacons

About This Resource A practical guide for building an effective partnership between a bi-vocational pastor and church leaders — role definition, monthly meetings, communication systems, and shared leadership structures. This downloadable PDF provides practical guidance for bi-vocational pastors and small church leaders. Written from real-world experience with churches of 30-80 members, volunteer-led staffs, and bi-vocational ministry contexts. Who It Is For Bi-vocational pastors serving small or rural churches Church boards and deacons supporting a bi-vocational pastor Pastors transitioning from full-time to bi-vocational ministry Denominational leaders and regional ministry coordinators

This free resource is designed specifically for small church and rural ministry contexts. Download immediately and put it to work in your ministry this week.

Make board work more repeatable

When your pastor and deacons need a simple meeting rhythm, pair this guide with the Small-Church Board Meeting Toolkit for a 90-minute agenda, decision prompts, action-owner record, and follow-through page.