I have found that being a lay pastor—being a “real” lay pastor—is not an easy task. Most churches, including one …
Recognizing Laypeople as Professionals
Developing themselves as professionals is not too difficult for laypeople today. There are many resources available to help them grow, …
The Final Landing Spot of PACE Ministry
Looking back, I have conducted many seminars for pastors’ groups, denominational gatherings, and ministry conferences. These opportunities helped introduce and …
Church Growth Through Lay Pastors Ministry
Pastors have often asked me, “How does Lay Pastors Ministry contribute to church growth?” Whenever I received this question, I …
Church in Terms of Lay Pastors Ministry
I have found that many local churches have certain fears and concerns about lay ministry. The first and perhaps most …
Different Gifts of Lay Pastors and Senior Pastors
If we look at the book Reopening the Back Door by Kenneth Haugk, the founder of Stephen Ministry, we find an important …
Who Is Going to Lead This Ministry in Your Church?
Who is going to lead this ministry in your church? The senior pastor? No. This ministry is designed to share …
Short-Term Project and Long-Term Ministry
The first three months after the commissioning service for lay pastors can be considered a “short-term project.” By this, I …
The Ministry Engine
I have found that the Lay Pastors Ministry can be remarkably effective in producing and developing other ministries within the …
Lay Pastors and the Congregation
There is another important issue in this ministry: the relationship between lay pastors and the rest of the congregation. One …