All of us who pastor churches agree that all pastors should continually sharpen their skills. Reading books and articles is probably the most used avenue. I would suggest that pastors not only read material by theologians and preachers. I suggest they expand their reading to include authors who are proven church practitioners and biblically aligned leaders. Most importantly, keep the Bible as your primary source for guidance, growth, and decision making. You can suggest books for other pastors in the comments section below.
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networking can take time, it is also vital. No man is an island, and you need personal interaction with others who are like-minded. This enables you to gain insight, sharpen your skills, and help others as they do the same. We do need each other!
Another opportunity is now available for pastors. The 4:12 Network provides a place for you to search for pastoral ministry leaders and resources who can help you.
- Click: Go to 4:12 Network Search (free, quick, anonymous)
- Ministry Focus: Scroll down to Pastoral Leadership and choose the appropriate category.
- Denomination: Select if needed.
- State: Select if needed.
- Do your research: Once you find someone you think is a good fit for your church, do some research utilizing information found on individual profiles.
You can narrow your search even further using the other choices available to you. Try it for yourself. If you can‘t immediately find who you need, expand your search using additional criteria. Use 4:12 Network as your trusted source for finding the help your church and leaders need. We are growing every month so keep checking back.
