Episode 8: Pastoring in a Small Church

Episode 8: Pastoring a Small Church

 

New pastor at a small church - how not to blow things up

 

1. Remember the folks in that church have been there a lot longer than you.
2. Make only small changes for the first year.  Pastor Poker (Episode #2)
3. Become an amazing listener.
4. most conflict goes away when people feel they have been heard
5. Most people won't accept you as their pastor for at least 3 years  so get settled.  Jeremiah 29:5-7
6. Have an older deacon take you around the area and show you where folks live.
7. In a small town - you have to be involved in your community.
   1. help at school
   2. volunteer fire department
   3. local chamber
   4. work to become the pastor for the community - that is a win for your church.