“Other duties as assigned” is a familiar phrase for ministers. Pastors can easily find themselves performing church maintenance, and nonprofit administrators might spend half their time managing communications for their institution. Bivocational ministers’ workweeks are even more complex, with workdays spanning multiple different career paths. The variety can be exhilarating at times, but challenges with time management, accountability, and divided attention can easily weigh us down.
In this month’s Southwesterners’ Forum, Southwesterner Chris Gardner will join Michael D. Wilkinson, professor of theology and director of professional doctoral studies here at SWBTS. Together, they’ll discuss how ministers can manage multiple ministry hats effectively and with grace.