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CFTROU 0027: The Call, Cost and Benefits of Bivo, Part 2

Today on the show I am joined by Family Church Pastor, Steve Scalici. This is the second in our two-part series on being a bivocational pastor. In previous episodes, we have talked about how bivocational church planting is both affordable and viable. This is where guys like Steve Scalici come in. Steve works a day job as the Senior Vice President of Wealth Management at UBS Financial Services and is an advocate for generosity. He has lived in Florida all his life, obtained a master’s degree from the Moody Bible Institute, and was a committed member of Family Church. Several years ago, Steve took his role in the church to next level and became a bivocational pastor. Today he successfully leads Family Church Jupiter.

Key Points:

  • Steve Scalici’s call to ministry.
  • Growth of Family Church Jupiter.
  • Discover what motivates Steve to keep going.
  • Time management tips for bivocational pastors.
  • The importance of setting the tone early as a bivocational pastor.
  • Learn more about the benefits of being bivocational.
  • Is there a different kind of respect for bivocational pastors?
  • Raising money for your ministry and encouraging generosity.
  • Maximizing sermon prep time.
  • The downsides to being bivocational.
  • The importance of creating a strong team.

The number one challenge for a bivocational pastor is time. Click To TweetThe hardest task for someone in ministry is to raise money for their ministry. Click To Tweet

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Family Church Jupiter

Sharper! Conference

Steve Scalici on Twitter

Steve Scalici on LinkedIn

Jimmy on Twitter

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