YOU WERE CREATED ON PURPOSE FOR A PURPOSE.
The purpose of life is to have a life of purpose. No Problem or trial is greater than your purpose.
The needs of our pastors
“Minimal attention towards early leadership devlopment is given to pastors, who are inserted as the Leaders of one of the most important and purpose-driven organizations in our society.”
– David L. Washco
the eye opening statistics...
- 50% feel unable to meet the demands of the job.
- 53% of pastors feel that Seminary or Bible College did not prepare them for ministry.
- 70% of pastors do not have someone they consider a close friend.
- 54% are overworked and 43% are overstressed.
- 50% of the ministers starting out will not last 5 years.
- Over 1300 pastors were terminated by the local church each month, many without cause.
- Over 3500 people a day left the church last year.
- 90% of pastors report working between 55 to 75 hours per week.
- The good news, 90% feel honored to be a pastor!*
“Professional ministry, whether as professor or pastor, is no place for lone wolves – there are too many pressures, too many seductions.“
– Eugene H. Peterson, “A Memoir, The Pastor”
“Ministry is a communal & mutual experience. Whenever we minister together, it is easier for people to recognize that we do not come in our own name, but in the name of the Lord Jesus who sent us.“
– Henri J.M. Nouwen
An Answer...
Pastors need a trusted advisor “outside” of their sphere of influence. They need safe places and people with whom they can be transparent.
Research reveals there are 13 key areas of activities pastors can focus to improve personal effectiveness and ministry longevity.
Pastor, Do you have a desire for next level leadership?
- Would you like to know where and how to start, when assigned a new church?
- Are you in need of knowing how to effectively set and achieve your personal goals?
- Does it seem difficult to set time boundaries and consistently keep them?
- Do you have a specific “vision” for your church? (Psalms 29:18)
- Do you wish you had a “trusted advisor” outside your sphere of influence with whom you can be transparent?
- Would you like to improve your ability to lead, mobilize and motivate others?
- Would you like to focus more on your spiritual gifts in serving your church?
- Would you like to be more effective with your spiritual disciplines?
“David Washco has a real sense of purpose and drive when it comes to helping individuals. His commitment is only matched by his passion and true caring for others. I’ve seen his leadership skills really have an impact on people looking for a guiding light. His character is of the highest quality!”
Austin Pearce, Executive Director, Hickory Soup Kitchen
“I had seen the fruit of David’s life, but it was during our Sunday lunches and in between racquetball matches that I witnessed the rich inner landscape that God and David shared. As a youth pastor and someone who invested many hours attempting to shepherd others, time with David was an opportunity for my spirit to be fed and my role as a leader to be restored. On a professional level, David brings immense leadership gifts, including boldness, intentionality, and non-negotiable integrity.”
Mike Sciascia, Dir. of Student Ministries, Denver United Methodist Church
