The Associate Pastor: Second Chair, Not Second Best [Paperback]

Martin E. Hawkins (Author), Kelli Sallman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2005

Like the second-chair position in an orchestra, a well-prepared associate pastor complements and harmonizes with the senior pastor's ministry to create an exquisite symphony. Yet more often than not, we consider the position of “second fiddle” second rate. How long will we let the growing number of assistant and associate pastors struggle to recognize their significance within the church? Martin Hawkins feels he is fulfilling his calling by faithfully serving in the role of associate pastor, and this book affirms the role of the assistant pastor as a God-honoring ministry worthy of a calling and lifetime of service.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: B&H Books (November 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080544064X
• ISBN-13: 978-0805440645
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #503,242 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Learning The Ropes, September 21, 2006

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For those who are entering into this level of ministry, this book is a MUST. I'm not even finished reading but I've been truly enlighted. It's hard figuring out what your role in ministry may be while others who may not even be on the search for direction from God scrutinize and say who and what an associate Pastor is supposed to do and be. This book is helping the scales be removed from my eyes and also allowing me to realize what it is that I was "designed by God" to do! Not necessarily what people expect but what God Himself expects and accepts.

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1.0 out of 5 stars The Associate Pastor Second Chair Not Second Best, September 15, 2011

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A WARNING TO ALL WOMEN who might be considering buying this book: On page 2 of this book he uses the word "men" with a nice little endnote explaining that although he believes there are places for women in ministry, because of personal doctrinal beliefs pertaining to women, he is largely addressing this book to men in ministry. Not someone I will be giving money to. Its going right back in the box and out in the mail for a refund. Hard to believe he could have anything relevant to say given those "doctrinal beliefs." Join this century, or even the last one. One star only because that is the lowest you can go.