Bi-Vocational/Co-Vocational Pastors

Being a bi-vocational pastor brings challenges and opportunities for the pastor as well as the church. Paul never apologized for being bi-vocational so why should you? Both bi-vocational and full-time pastors are very important in the Kingdom of God. Each have a call, purpose, and similarity.  

According to Ed Stetzer, vice president of research and statistics at Life Way Christian Resources, there has been a trend in the past with many denominational ministers to look down on bi-vocational pastors, unpaid pastors, and on non-seminary trained pastors. But statistics reveal that more of our pastors are becoming bi-vocational for a number of different reasons. Some are due to the economy, low church attendance, or to retain another career if they are terminated, in between churches, or leave the ministry. This may be wise because 50% of the ministers leave the ministry in the first 5 years and only 1 out of 10 ministers will retire as a minister. 

Listed below are suggestions for pastors who are bi-vocational or are thinking about becoming a bi-vocational pastor:

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