Motivating Lay People to Use Their Gifts in Ministry - Rev. Jeff MacDonald. Episode 37

What are the factors that help the laity actively engage in the ministry of their congregations? As it turns out, the “secret” elements of this puzzle are more obvious in congregations that thrive after moving from full-time to part-time pastors. Listen here as skillful part-time interim minister and journalist, Rev. Jeff MacDonald, shares findings of his extensive research in “Motivating lay people to use their gifts in ministry.”

• Characteristics of churches that thrive after moving to a part-time pastor;
• Highlights of how lay ministries benefit the congregation;
• Creating platforms for laypeople to share experiences of meaningful engagement;
• Barriers hindering lay people from using their gifts;
• Suggestions for how the pastor can help lay people to overcome barriers to using their gifts in ministry.

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