{"product_id":"9781527112261","title":"Boldly Bi-Vocational : Navigating Dual Callings in the Ministry and the Marketplace","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoldly Bi-Vocational offers a fresh perspective on ministry, challenging traditional notions of full-time pastoral work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\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\n\u003cp\u003eKey topics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe glory of diversified kingdom investment\n\u003cbr\u003eNavigating the challenges and opportunities of bi-vocational life\n\u003cbr\u003eBalancing roles and maintaining boundaries\n\u003cbr\u003eEnhancing preaching through real-world experience\n\u003cbr\u003eCorrecting common ministry pitfalls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\u003cp\u003eBoldly Bi-Vocational 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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContents:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForeword\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTenets and commitments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Isn't this something missionaries often do?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart One: First Things\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1. Ministry Burnout and a Paradigm Shift\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2. Making Tents and Preaching the Gospel: A Vocational Life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart Two: Bi-Vocational Ministry Explored\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e3. The Glory: A diversified kingdom investment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e4. The Mindset: Plundering the Egyptians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e5. The Surprise: The same Word, the same preacher ... BUT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e6. The Opportunity-Cost: Considerations for the church and minister\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e7. The Balance: A corrective alignment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e8. The Vision: Something even bigger\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christian Focus Publications Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49883858600184,"sku":"00000_00000_00000_00000","price":25.43,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8208\/6904\/files\/9781527112261-1.jpg?v=1783716552","url":"https:\/\/kinokuniya.com.au\/products\/9781527112261","provider":"Books Kinokuniya Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}