Preparing an associate pastor to become a senior pastor

Dean David Johnson

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Preparing an associate pastor to become a senior pastor

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Dean David Johnson. Preparing an Associate Pastor to Become a Senior Pastor. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School of Trinity International University. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/d32cc1f8-c3db-4677-ba62-35a9013db2ba.

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D. D. Johnson. Preparing an associate pastor to become a senior pastor. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/d32cc1f8-c3db-4677-ba62-35a9013db2ba

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Dean David Johnson. Preparing an Associate Pastor to Become a Senior Pastor. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School of Trinity International University. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/d32cc1f8-c3db-4677-ba62-35a9013db2ba.

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Dean David Johnson

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Clergy--Performance standards

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Abstract

This Doctor of Ministry major project is designed to help prepare associate pastors to successfully enter the position of a senior pastor of a local church. The author examines the New Testament terms 'elder,' 'overseer,' and 'pastor,' asking how associate pastors fit into the mix. He then examines Scriptural examples of men who held positions akin to 'associate' status, who were later elevated to senior leadership ranks -- Joshua, Elisha, the disciples, and Timothy. Field research consisted of interviewing six senior pastors who formerly were associate pastors. From these interviews the author compiled a list of activities to prepare himself for the transition from an associate to a senior pastorate, and then reported on the fulfillment of the activities. Appendices include transcripts of the interviews and a brochure produced as a resource for other associate pastors.

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