| Nathaniel Marshall felt called to ministry. He’d been dreaming about leading a church for years. Yet ten years later, he’s doing something quite different: working as a plumber. Did he mistake God’s calling? Is he disappointed that he landed in a trade rather than leading a congregation? Not at all. “I’ve discovered that practicing being in God’s presence and growing in the Christian life is something any of us can do in virtually any line of work, not just as pastors or church leaders. My plumbing vocation certainly isn’t the life I expected, but it’s turning out to be the life for which I prayed.” Read the entire article: Instead of Becoming a Pastor, I Minister as a Plumber Of course, some people called to ministry settle on leading churches—and turning wrenches. Or serving coffee. Or running a business. They’re bivocational. If you’re considering that route, you’ll want to check out Bivocational Ministry. This 28-page resource will help you prepare for the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities of bi-vocational ministry. | 