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Hey everybody! This week we are going to talk about how to thrive as a bi-vocational pastor. For the first 10 years of being a pastor, I was bi-vocational. I felt this need to overcome this obstacle, and become a “successful” full salaried pastor. When I look back to those times I was working and pastoring, it was some of my richest times of ministry. The average American church has less than 90 people in it, with 40% of pastors being bi-vocational. The reality is that being a bi-vocational pastor is normal and isn’t something to be overcome.
When I reached out to both Dave Veach and Gabe Barreiro for someone to interview on the podcast, both recommend Brian and Jacqueline Jackson. They are a true testimony of thriving as a bi-vocational pastor. They are Pastors at Preach the Word Christian Center in the greater Seattle area. Brian and Jacqueline originally started Preach the Word Christian Center as an outreach ministry. It later became a church and they have been there ever since. Brian has worked full-time for King County Metro as a bus-operator for the past 7 years, and Jacqueline retired from working 25 years in the beauty industry. I hope you find this interview inspiring and encouraging!
If you want to reach out to Brian and Jacqueline, you may email them at: ptwcc@yahoo.com.
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