Apr 30 2009
Itinerant Preaching: Pro’s and Con’s
I have for the last several months been preaching itinerantly across several states. I love meeting new people and sharing the Word of God with different congregations. In my recent travels I have come to some conclusions about itinerant preaching, both pro’s and con’s.
Let’s start with the pro’s first. This type of ministry is good because it supplies a need to congregations who may not have the means to hire multiple staff members. If a church has staff, generally in the absence of a pastor the staff would fill in. A lot of SBC churches simply can’t afford this luxury.
It is also a good thing for congregations to be able to get a different perspective on the word of God. Pastors, just like everyone else, can get in ruts and they have their own hobby horses and soap boxes. This can, sometimes, lead to apathy in hearing on the part of the congregation. Even the best pastor, who is very passionate, communicates very well in his own style and is very dedicated to Godly service can sometimes become dull. It’s good to get a different perspective on the word in a different style. It can stir the congregation and bring a breath of freshness into the church. It’s always encouraging being used of God in this way. Continue Reading »
