You've captured well some of the frustrations of vocational pastoral/preaching ministry. The improvisation that you mention can take a number of forms. In my context, as a planter/pastor of the Tapestry Church in Vancouver, BC my colleagues and I have partnered as a team to preach. Across three congregations we share our pulpits and enjoy the benefits of weekends where our roles and responsibilities are secondary in the worship service. While this possibility requires certain resources, namely multiple ordained preachers, I highly recommend it.
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You've captured well some of the frustrations of vocational pastoral/preaching ministry. The improvisation that you mention can take a number of forms. In my context, as a planter/pastor of the Tapestry Church in Vancouver, BC my colleagues and I have partnered as a team to preach. Across three congregations we share our pulpits and enjoy the benefits of weekends where our roles and responsibilities are secondary in the worship service. While this possibility requires certain resources, namely multiple ordained preachers, I highly recommend it.