"What do you do all week?" Great question that many people wonder about the Pastor. Is it just a Sunday thing? The truth is, the Sunday morning service is a culmination of a full week of work. The typical work week is 50 hours including Sunday morning. I am usually out 2-3 nights a week.
Pastors do 3 basic things:
Love the flock-Shepherd
Feed the flock-Preacher
Lead the flock-Elder
While every week is different, it typically takes 15-20 hours to prepare a full sermon. The demands of leadership and shepherding vary widely based on the time of the year and the needs of people.
One of the best parts of ministry is being able to interact with so many different people. Leader meetings, premarital counseling, hospital visits, and marriage counseling are just a few of the meetings that fill my week.
Here is a look at one week on my calendar:
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