EVENT OVERVIEW
The model of clergy working at multiple jobs is re-emerging as relevant to the 21st century. The reasons for this are as varied as the congregations in which clergy serve. Some congregations are considering a shift to bivocational ministry because they have economic challenges which limit their capacity to compensate a full time clergy person. Some congregations already engaged in the “bivocational model” experience difficulties because they need to adjust their expectations of the role of the clergy person and/or the way they approach ministry. The bivocational model, though around for some time, has been overlooked due to a preference for what is often called “full-time ministry.” Join workshop leader Rev. Kris Bentley, author of Bivocational Ministry: Field Notes for Congregations and Ministers as she shares key takeaways from this study about the success and beauty in bivocational ministry. Participants will: • Learn from reflecting and discussing several stories of success from bivocational clergy and ministers and congregations. • Reflect on the expectations congregations have of ministry leaders. • Engage in a learning activity about adjusting or “tinkering” with the way ministry is shared among clergy and lay people.