Ep. 139: The Roles of a Lay Pastors

What are the differences between paid, bi-vocational, and lay pastors? How should these different roles work with one another? Should lay pastors be expected of the same commitment and time as paid pastors? How should each of these compliment one another in service to the church?

Brian Croft and Jim Savastio answer these, and many more questions on this episode of Trench Talk.


Show Notes:

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  • (2:18) Defining Paid, Bi-vocational, and Lay Pastor

  • (7:35) Expectations of time and commitment of a Lay-Pastor

  • (13:22) Make the effort (and accommodate) to bring the Bi-Vocational or Lay Pastors into the work

  • (16:15) How do you help Lay Pastors allocate their time most effectively

  • (21:10) Final words