The associate pastor : second chair, not second best / [print]
Martin E. Hawkins..
- Nashville, Tennessee : Broadman & Holman, (c)2005.
- 200 pages ; 22 cm
Includes bibliographical references.
Second chair : the assistant pastor's role The conductor's viewpoint : the priority of the assistant (according to God) Designed for the second chair .or for concertmaster? understanding your calling Knowing the score : writing a job description Maintaining the orchestra : caring for the assistant Why we rehearse : learning how to work together Discord : when the orchestra is out of tune Restoring harmony Worn strings : understanding and protecting your needs Second fiddle to the second fiddle : did they hire your wife? Whittling a fiddle into a brass horn Symphony in motion.
Like the second-chair position in an orchestra, a well-prepared associate pastor complements and harmonizes with the senior pastor's ministry to create an exquisite symphony. Yet more often than not, we consider the position of “second fiddle” second rate. How long will we let the growing number of assistant and associate pastors struggle to recognize their significance within the church?Martin Hawkins feels he is fulfilling his calling by faithfully serving in the role of associate pastor, and this book affirms the role of the assistant pastor as a God-honoring ministry worthy of a calling and lifetime of service.