I can’t tell you the number of times I thought, “I wish somebody had taught me this in seminary before starting a ministry.”
Don’t get me wrong – I’m exceptionally grateful for the time I’ve had in ministry. A couple of decades into it, I’d wake up every day, thankful I got to do this and excited to get started.
But if you’re thinking about starting a ministry or planting a new church, I figured it’d be good to share some lessons I’ve learned (or wish I’d learned). Hopefully, if you’re at the beginning of the process, this article will help you navigate and prepare for the realities of starting (and doing) ministry.
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