Tag: bi-vocational

EP 280 – Characteristics of Healthy Bi-Vocational Pastors with Matt MacNaughton and Chris Snider

Written on April 9, 2025.

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EP 280 - Characteristics of Healthy Bi-Vocational Pastors with Matt MacNaughton and Chris Snider

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Matt MacNaughton and Chris Snider join the bootcamp to discuss the growing need for bivocational pastors and introduce a new series focused on supporting them. They highlight the unique challenges bivocational pastors face, such as financial pressures and time management, and provide practical strategies for thriving in this demanding role. Special guests Matt McNaughton and Chris Snyder share their experiences and insights on being bivocational pastors. The discussion covers the importance of framing bivocational ministry positively, setting realistic expectations, and actively developing leadership within the church. The episode concludes with an introduction to six key characteristics of a healthy bivocational pastor, setting the stage for future episodes diving deeper into these traits.

00:00 Introduction and New Series Announcement

01:29 Meet the Guests: Matt McNaughton and Chris Snyder

02:26 The Reality of Bi-Vocational Pastoring

04:55 Challenges and Stigmas of Bi-Vocational Ministry

08:12 Encouragement for Bi-Vocational Pastors

14:33 Characteristics of a Healthy Bi-Vocational Pastor

25:09 Conclusion and Prayer

EP 229 – Serving in Bi-Vocational Ministry

Written on February 7, 2024.

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EP 229 - Serving in Bi-Vocational Ministry

00:00 / 25:52

Are you a bi-vocational pastor? Take a couple of minutes and fill out this survey: https://su.vc/bivosurvey

Pastor Matt MacNaughton is back on the Bootcamp to talk further about bi-vocational ministry. This time we are also joined but Pastor Colin Pugh. Collin pastors Clinton Baptist Church in the D.C. area.

Maintaining Spiritual Appetite and Pastoral Grit: Colin emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with God, especially in the challenges of bi-vocational ministry. He highlights key verses from Jude (20-21) as instrumental in his spiritual growth. JimBo explores how Colin managed the high expectations of pastoring two churches and the importance of maintaining energy and spiritual vitality.

Serving Your Spouse: The guys discuss practical ways to serve and support their wives amid busy and demanding schedules, highlighting the significance of intentional communication and quality time.

Shared Leadership: Matt shares strategies for bivocational pastors, including determining priorities, developing leaders, and delegating responsibilities to create margin for essential tasks. Colin emphasizes the role of small groups, one-on-one meetings, and showing appreciation for small wins in developing leaders within the church.

EP 228 – Surveying Bi-vocational Ministry

Written on January 31, 2024.

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EP 228 - Surveying Bi-vocational Ministry

00:00 / 25:34

Pastor Matt MacNaughton returns to the bootcamp for this episode as we survey and explore the landscape of bi-vocational ministry. Here at the Bootcamp we know that if we will listen to the field it will lead us to the future and Matt says that bi-vocational ministry is the future of the church. We would love to listen to you. Take a couple of minutes and fill out this survey: https://su.vc/bivosurvey