Virtual Festival of the Laity - September 11-14, 2013
 July 14, 2013
What are the essential qualities of a pastor? 

Over the coming months NAD Ministerial is looking at the overall story arc of the pastor as it moves from call, to formal education, to internship, to ordination, and to continuing education.

At the heart of the story are the core competencies that every pastor must have. We believe that a dialogue about the essential qualities of a pastor could enhance the entire pastoral journey.

Administrators, Ministerial Secretaries and Educators are all weighing in on the topic. However without input from you, the pastor, the research is incomplete. Would you please take a few minutes to help us identify what some of the essential qualities that you believe should be found in a pastor? Click here to take the survey.
--Ivan Williams, Director, NAD Ministerial
IN THIS ISSUE
Can you live on a pastor's salary?
Open to change churches?
Volunteer for William Miller Property
Upcoming Webinar with Katia Reinert
Events & news: Sharing Scripture mobile
LIVING ON A PASTOR'S SALARY? YES YOU CAN!

 

Larry Downing When we made the decision to dedicate our lives to the pastoral ministry, most of us did not have achieving wealth as one of our primary goals; nor did we take a vow of poverty. When we were in our 30s and 40s, if not before, reality hit home: a financial nest egg does not happen by accident or miracle and it's better to have one
than not. The loaves and fishes may multiply, dollars are another matter. What this article sets out to accomplish is to share accounts of men and women in ministry who have successfully managed their finances and feel confident that the funds they have saved are sufficient to meet their present and future needs. The theory is that perhaps the economic success some have achieved will be a catalyst for others to follow a similar track. 
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OPEN TO A CHANGE IN PASTORAL ASSIGNMENT?

 

Resum� Image Pastors, are you open to the possibility of a change in pastoral assignment? Perhaps you're even open to transferring to another conference? That can create a challenge for you if you don't have many connections outside the local conference.

To address that need NAD Ministerial has created a password protected website where conference ministerial directors can go to find pastors who might be open to the possibility of discussing a change in pastoral setting. Since personnel discussions are sensitive the site is password protected and only ministerial directors can access the site.

Send your pdf resume to Dave Gemmell (
[email protected]) and he will post it for you for as long as you desire.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - WILLIAM MILLER PROPERTY

 

William Miller home Volunteers are needed this summer and throughout the year at the William Miller property, in Whitehall, NY, situated among the beautiful rolling hills and scenic vistas of rural upstate New York and vacation lands nearby.

With its 150 acres of property and more than 2,500 visitors a year, the Miller Home requires many volunteers to operate it, lead tours, and maintain it.  Help is especially needed to spruce it up for the upcoming William Miller Camp meeting July 27, 2013.

If your family or church group is interested in a mission trip and in making a difference at this historic property, please contact: Jim & Linda Everhart at 518-282-9617 or email: [email protected]

Receive the benefits of fresh air and exercise while ministering for the Lord in the peaceful surroundings. To learn more about Adventist historical properties, go to: www.adventistheritage.org

BEST PRACTICES WEBINAR WITH KATIA REINERT

 

Health Ministries for Pastors: Making your church a center for healing in the community

Join us for a Webinar on August 20, 1:30 pm EDT

Space is limited.
Register Now
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
 https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/210840984

Health Ministries for Pastors: Making your church a center for healing in the community with Katia Reinert, PhDc, CRNP, FNP-BC, PHCNS-BC, FCN
Director, Adventist Health Ministries | Adventist Recovery Ministries (ARMin) North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists


Join us for a webinar on how you can make your church a center for health, healing and wholeness in your community by engaging in comprehensive health ministries. Learn about this renewed emphasis on transformational evangelism following Christ's method of ministry.

You will learn about the NAD health ministries resources designed to assist you in meeting the whole person needs of your congregation and the community. We will explore resources that can help transform the fabric of your church, becoming a place where all ministries work together in a comprehensive way engage your local community making them feel drawn to your church as the place to meet their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs.

Topics will include: 
-Comprehensive Health Ministries: the world church's renewed emphasis on Jesus method of ministry

-Resources for pastors:

-Adventist Recovery Ministries (ARMin):  Starting ARMin and 12-step recovery group for people struggling with addictions or any unhealthy compulsive behaviors.

-Adventists InStep for Life and LETS MOVE DAY:  Engaging your members and the community in fun physical activity while creating partnerships

-Faith Community Nursing: How your church can experience healing by engaging a nurse trained to meet the whole person needs of members and families.

-Public NAD Health website where you can advertise your health programs for free (includes guests registration)

-Learn best practices in using these resources from pastors in the field

-Training for pastors: Learn about the health ministries training for pastors coordinated by the NAD Ministerial that will take place at the NAD Health Summit in Orlando, FL, 2014 (Jan 27-31).

IDEAS, EVENTS, RESOURCES, ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALLED digital magazine for pastors is now available for download. This quarter's edition features a visit to EPIC second gen church plant in Chicago. The theme includes surviving on a pastor's salary. Included also is Bible Graphics Studio where pastors can put together sermon graphics without ever leaving their tablet device. CALLED takes the best of print, video, and social media, integrating all into a rich hands on resource for NAD pastors.

Pastors are invited to this years Society of Adventist Communicators convention, themed Communicating Christ In The Chaos.  The event will take place at the downtown Sheraton in Salt Lake City, Utah, October 24-26. There will be seminars, break out sessions, tours of local communication facilities, and fantastic keynote speakers that will all expand your knowledge of the communication profession. There will also be a time to worship and praise Jesus together. To register, please visit PlusLine.org or call 800-732-7587.

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