Art of the Assistant

Pastor Treg and David talk about Treg's book and how we can all make the most of the early years of serving in ministry. Link to Free Chapter: https://tregspicer.com/

Treg and Bobby go into the Biblical reasons to have pastoral interns. Bobby talks about how to have an intern for minimal money, what to do with an intern, and how to mentor while still being an assistant pastor.    Treg's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Ministering-Middle-Becoming-Assistant-Pastor/dp/1632967464   Treg's Website: https://tregspicer.com/   Treg's Blog: https://tregspicer.com/blog/   B...

Chris Parrish has been the senior pastor at Buck Run Baptist Church for one hear. He talks to Treg about how Pastor York set up him to succeed.

Pastor Joe shares how being an assistant pastor is his third career and how his life experience has shaped the way he thinks about being an assistant pastor. Links: Treg’s Book - https://bit.ly/43F2ag8 Scheduling Software - https://calendly.com/ Pastor Joe’s article on assistant pastors - https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/associate-pastor-good-second/ Parenting book - http://bit.ly/4iTOSk...

In this episode of AOA, Treg talks with Jonathan Beazley who has travelled as an evangelist, church planter, and fitness coach. Jonathan is going to share his struggles with church planting and ministry and how our fitness can advance our ministries as assistant pastors. Jonathan's website: mindandbodystrength.com  

Join Treg and Cary as they dive into the profound lessons they've learned from the trials God has guided them through. From sharing personal stories to offering insights, this episode explores how faith can grow in the face of suffering. Whether you're going through a storm of life now or just want to be prepared for the future, let this podcast be a source of hope, comfort, and wisdom for whateve...

This is part two of a conversation Treg and Dan began last episode. In this episode Treg and Dan talk more specifically about what a thrown spear looks like in ministry and talk about some helpful ways for assistant pastors to avoid those thrown spears.

Treg and Dan are back in the Coffee Shop to record another episode of AOA! Treg and Dan talk about the struggles David had when he rejected the armor of King Saul and how assistant pastors can learn from those lessons. 

Dr. Chris Sanchez is the Executive Pastor at Flat Creek Baptist Church in the Atlanta, GA area. He started vocational ministry in 2016 and has been busy serving ever since! In January 2018, he began a three-year journey serving as vice president of the Georgia Baptist Association of Christian Educators (GBACE). In January 2019, he became president-elect of GBACE  and in 2020 served as president of...

Pastor Kurt Skelly is a senior pastor at Faith Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, VA. He travels all around the country speaking at churches, conferences, retreats, and camps, and has a true passion for helping church leaders. In this episode of AOA he shares lessons on how to lead through a transition to a new ministry. 

Dan Larison has been an Assistant Pastor for 18 years. He joined the Parkside pastoral team in September 2005 but he and his wife, Pam, have been members of the church since 1998. Dan's responsibilities include overseeing their missionaries, managing their small groups, and is a mentor in their Residency program. Dan hails from Cincinnati and attended Adrian College and Trinity Evangelical Divinit...

On this episode, I have the privilege to interview Dr. Brian Fairchild.  Brian tells us the story of how God took the vision of a willing servant and allowed him to become the Director of the Academy for Expository Preaching. This one course has already impacted the lives of over 500 as they expand their calling.  The Academy is a ministry of OnePassion Ministries founded by Dr. Steve Lawson. If y...

Brent has been with Dean Miller in three different states and in three different ministries. He is currently Pastor Miller's assistant at Front Range Baptist.  

Phil Johnson has served with Pastor John MacArthur for 40 years.  In this interview, he gives us the background of his calling and how God opened the doors for him to serve at Grace to You Ministries.  Phil is a teaching pastor at Grace Community Church and the executive director of Grace to You.  I think you will find this podcast interesting and encouraging.  

Can't we all get along?  Many times the answer is "No!"  People equal problems.  Interpersonal relationships can be tricky.  When a church has multiple staff members and no real divining force leading them and casting vision it can be a rough environment to work in.   In this podcast, we will go over a few scenarios that might sound all too familiar.  

"God will provide" is a very true statement when it comes to our future and retirement, but possibly He is providing through wise people like Nate Skelly to help you prepare!  Nate offers great advice I think all of you could benefit from.  Below is his information and a few books he recommended.  https://www.nateskelly.com https://www.amazon.com/Money-Possessions-Eternity-Randy-Alcorn/dp/08423536...

If you have a strike against you it is your age.  Many of you are young.  Some of you are not yet married and if you are you are early in your marriage.  Chances are you are working with teens but you are years away from having teens of your own.  In light of this, you are struggling to be trusted and appreciated.  So turn your hat around like it should be, put on jeans that fit, and enjoy this po...

This interview will be an incredible encouragement and a challenge to all of you.  Even if you are in the "1st" chair you need to listen to Cary share some insight on pastoring and fulfilling your role in whatever position you find yourself in.

It is one thing to be an assistant pastor when your pastor is there, but what if he is gone?  This was my situation for almost 8 months and today's co-host David Myer's as well.  David's pastor not only was out sick but passed away.  He then helped the church through the transition of finding another pastor.   These are tough situations to be in and I trust this episode will be an encouragement fo...

Many times it is the assistant who is given the responsibility of taking care of missionaries or guest speakers.  In this episode, we go over some ideas that will help you and your church stand out in the speaker's itinerary.