A ministry friend posted this article from 9 Marks Ministries that is both insightful and wise. It is often quite helpful for Senior Pastors to serve somewhere first as a "good" and faithful Assistant Pastor for two reasons: 1) It helps us appreciate what is spoken of below. In other words, it helps one better understand the unique burdens, blessings, and challenges that Assistant Pastors face. 2) It is also beneficial because the man who is too proud to follow well will never lead others well. The twelve disciples were first humble learners before the Lord Jesus set them loose to be courageous leaders (apostles).
This article was written by Pastor Jason Helopoulos as part of 9 Marks Ministries.
"Good assistant pastors are hard to find. I don’t say this because I am one. I say this merely from observation and as the hearer of too many horror stories."
This article was written by Pastor Jason Helopoulos as part of 9 Marks Ministries.
"Good assistant pastors are hard to find. I don’t say this because I am one. I say this merely from observation and as the hearer of too many horror stories."
"WHAT MAKES A “GOOD” ASSISTANT PASTOR?
A good assistant pastor must be marked by the same things as any other pastor. He must possess a love for God, his Word, and his people. He needs to be strong and winsome, a teacher yet teachable, a man of prayer and action. Yet, he also must possess additional qualities. He is not only called to serve the congregation, but also the senior pastor. Whatever his “job description” may be, he must understand that he is assisting. This is essential. Here are some things a good assistant pastor is marked by, traits that, Lord willing, I will strive to acquire more and more of in my life and ministry.
1. A good assistant pastor is unflinchingly loyal, but not enamored.
