Shake It Off, Show Up & Preach! - 10 Lessons for New Pastors

Shake It Off, Show Up & Preach! - 10 Lessons for New Pastors. After ten years of serving as a pastor, Alvelyn Sanders-Swafford took some time to reflect on lessons she learned on her pastoral journey. In this eBook, she shares 10 Lessons for new pastors from her experience leading four different churches. When Sanders-Swafford started pastoring her first church, she quickly realized that there were so many things seminary didn’t teach her. She shares, “Yes, seminary gave me a sound academic foundation for ministry by studying essential topics. But the academic rigors of seminary cannot fully prepare one for the 24/7 pastoral grind. Actually, I don’t think anything can really prepare a pastor for the demands of ministry. As a pastor you’ve got to jump in and just do it – put theory to practice. And pray for the best. As beautiful as the journey can be, you are bound to encounter some sharp curves, potholes, rocky terrain, and a few unexpected cliffs along the way. I am sharing some lessons to help you navigate the road ahead.” These brief, impactful lessons will help new pastors prepare to lead and serve effectively during the first few years of their ministry.