Art of the Assistant

In this episode Dan and I will discuss when to go from your current position when God taps you on the shoulder, and what it might cost you to go.  I hope this episode is an encouragement to you as you prayerfully consider "what's next."

What’s next is a question many of you probably ask yourself on a regular basis.  You find yourself daydreaming about working for or with certain pastors or ministries.  You long for the day when God opens the door for you to be a “real pastor” so you can be the one casing vision and direction. 

It was the day of my dad’s open-heart surgery when I received a prophecy that would come true 12 years later.  The heart surgeon met with my brother and me and described the surgery.  He then said something that I will never forget.  “You boys are next.  There is nothing you can do to avoid it.  You can’t deny the genes you were given.”  He then went on to tell us this story.  “I have a great frie...

Part Two of Making Disciples goes into some very practical ways you can mentor other believers.  Even if you are bi-vocational and have many irons in the fire this is a must for all of us.  Jesus told us just before leaving earth, "Go and make disciples!"  So jump in for some ideas on how you can invest in and impact the next generation.  

Discipleship has become a major part of our Christian culture.  There have been books, curriculums, and programs offered in all shapes and sizes to help people disciple others.  Is this what discipleship really is?  What does it mean to disciple?  Are you making disciples?  In this podcast, you will find it is not as difficult as you might think!  

Aaron has traveled as an assistant and now with assistants for over 20 years. Listen in as he shares some great insight from the perspective of an Assistant, Evangelist, and an observer to many church staff situations over the years.   

Part 2 of dealing with critics gets into some real-life issues.  Dan gets raw with us in regard to criticism pointed at him in his ministry. 

We had the opportunity to interview Joey Neal and Jeremy Cordova who serve as Assistant Pastors at Faith Baptist Church in Morgantown, WV where Treg Spicer is pastor. They talk about their unique roles in a very active Church and School ministry Note: We recorded this episode on different equipment. Please excuse some of the audio.  Like Art of the Assistant on Facebook and Instagram.  https://www...

Criticism is something we all must be prepared for in our misitries.  Very little we do is behind the scenes.  People want to be in the know.  People want to be in the know about you!  No matter what you post, print, or preach, it will be criticized.  You will never be like the former assistant pastor and you will never be as good of an assistant as your pastor was at your age.   In this podcast w...

You will find this podcast both practical and thought-provoking.  Carrie and Holly give an excellent perspective from the wife's point of view.  We talk about expectations, finances, and kids.  You will hear about some struggles as well as blessings.  I trust you will enjoy this podcast!  

Hey assistant pastors, if you only listen to one podcast this week, make this the one!  Steve Miller has been through the highs and lows of serving as an assistant.  He gets real with us about the trials and hardships that ministry can bring.  You will take away many insightful lessons from him on this podcast. Download it now!!

QUESTION: Are you the assistant to the pastor, the assistant pastor, or the administrative assistant pastor?  Possibly you are all of the above.  Does it really matter which one you are?  We believe it does.  This podcast deals with all three positions and explains how you can excel in whichever one you find yourself in.  

I believe this is something all of us have struggled with at one time or another.  No matter the situation we find ourselves we are always trying to keep everyone happy.  Even though we know this impossible, we still burn ourselves out trying.  I trust this episode will help you do a self search on why you are consumed with pleasing people.   

There is so much to glean from this podcast.  Clay gives us the inside scoop on what it is like to be an assistant coach at WVU.  He also gives awesome advice that will apply to all areas of life no matter what position you find yourself in.  I know you will enjoy this podcast!

Let's face it, we all have the potential of being lazy.  Some spend more time staring at a during the day than they do accomplishing anything.  Time Management is a topic that is much easier to talk and write about than practice.  This is a practical guide on how to use your time wisely for the Kingdom.  

This episode is an introduction to time management principles.  Time is a terrible thing to waste, and yet we wast more than we often utilize.  According to current research the average person spends 2hrs and 22min on social media alone! We trust these time management helps will encourage you to begin redeeming your time. For resources about time management you can click on the link below. https:/...

Are you thinking about working or currently working for a family member?  Johnny Crane not only served as his father's assistant but also as a teacher in the school where his mother was the administrator.  This interview will give you some practical advice if you find yourself in a bind when your pastor and boss is your father.  

Bi-vocational is becoming more and more the norm as we see churches struggling from Covid.  But honestly, the second source of income can be a blessing not only to you but your ministry.   In this podcast, we will discuss ways to supplement your income without taking time away from your ministry or families.  

“I love having the elephant in the room conversations,” said no one ever! I have been in several meetings over the years when you knew everyone there understood what the problem was but no one had the guts to speak up.     You’ve been there.  Countless times.  It’s always in the budget meeting. Staring at you is the elephant in the room yet you sit remaining silent.     These stories are “almost t...

Is there still a place in our society for communication with the handwritten note?  In this episode, we will cover everything from the simple thank-you card to the unwelcomed anonymous letters!  

Failure to communicate causes frustration, hurt, and bitterness within our ministries.  This podcast will talk about how and when to text, email, or have the face to face conversation. 

Thank you for taking the time to listen to our podcast.  If you have any suggestions, questions, or topics to be discussed please feel free to send us an email.   treg@faithwv.org dan@hopespoint.org