Paul Smith, A Hardworking Farmer-Preacher
I met Paul Smith at Freed-Hardeman. He came there first in 1935. When I enrolled, Paul returned to finish the...
Who’s Responsible for Elder-Preacher Communication?
One of the most frustrating parts of the “try-out” process has been the failure of elders and/or search committees to...
Facebook Posts to a Fired Preacher Trying Out
I’m a member of some preacher pages on Facebook. One of my brothers struggled through a difficult time for him...
Interim Ministry Workshop, Spring 2024, Heritage Christian University, Florence, Alabama
We had a great Interim Ministry Workshop March 14-16 at Heritage Christian University. The eight people participating were five preachers...
Interim Ministry Toolbox
What is the emphasis during the time you work with a church during the interim? My aim is to work...
Come Aside…and Rest Awhile
The apostles had been very busy. When they reported to Jesus, He said: ”Come away by yourselves to a desolate...
Were There Saved Christians in Corinth?
Interim Ministry Workshop, Tuesday-Thursday March 14–16, 2023, Heritage Christian University, Florence, Alabama The church in Corinth had every type of...
Interim Ministry Workshop, March 14-16, 2023, Heritage Christian University, Florence, Alabama
Deadline to enroll is March 1 We have three preachers and two wives of preachers. This will be a great...
How Do You Avoid Overworking?
Interim Ministry Workshop, Tuesday-Thursday March 14–16, 2023, Heritage Christian University, Florence, Alabama I observed in full-time ministry, the longer I...
First Raise in Fifteen Years of Interim Ministry
Interim Ministry Workshop, Tuesday-Thursday March 14–16, 2023, Heritage Christian University, Florence, Alabama When I started interim ministry in May 2007,...