{"product_id":"9781527112261-boldly-bivocational","title":"Boldly Bi-Vocational","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNavigating Dual Callings in the Ministry and the Marketplace\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoldly Bi–Vocational \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoffers a fresh perspective on ministry, challenging traditional notions of full–time pastoral work.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from personal experience and biblical wisdom, Powell presents bi–vocational ministry as a strategic and fulfilling calling rather than a mere stopgap measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the biblical foundations of bi–vocational ministry, tracing its roots to the apostle Paul’s tent–making example. Powell argues that this model can enhance a minister’s effectiveness, providing unique insights and opportunities for kingdom impact both within and outside the church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey topics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe glory of diversified kingdom investment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigating the challenges and opportunities of bi–vocational life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalancing roles and maintaining boundaries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhancing preaching through real–world experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrecting common ministry pitfalls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowell offers practical advice for pastors considering or currently engaged in bi–vocational ministry, as well as guidance for churches supporting such leaders. He presents this paradigm not as a universal solution, but as a biblically grounded option for expanding gospel influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoldly Bi–Vocational\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential read for pastors, church leaders, and anyone interested in innovative approaches to ministry in today’s complex world. It calls for a renewed vision of pastoral work that embraces both sacred and secular spheres for God’s glory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTenets and commitments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Isn’t this something missionaries often do?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart One: First Things\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Ministry Burnout and a Paradigm Shift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Making Tents and Preaching the Gospel: A Vocational Life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart Two: Bi–Vocational Ministry Explored\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Glory: A diversified kingdom investment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Mindset: Plundering the Egyptians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Surprise: The same Word, the same preacher … BUT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Opportunity–Cost: Considerations for the church and minister\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. The Balance: A corrective alignment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. The Vision: Something even bigger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55481881985398,"sku":"9781527112261","price":8.01,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_33978730_6eb28645-6482-447b-bc0a-52db3d7f309d.jpg?v=1746046155","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781527112261-boldly-bivocational","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}