With the new series underway on finding a church job it made sense to help facilitate the process. To post job openings and profiles of Rookie Pastors looking for work. When I floated the idea on Twitter and Facebook I even had some encouraging responses.
But for now I have decided to pass on the idea.
It was a way to expand this ministry and help other Rookie Pastors. But I don’t think I could pull it off without taking away from something.
It was a way to drive more traffic to the blog. I make no apologies for trying to monetize this endeavor and a job board would increase my traffic, but it would distract from the core mission.
It is important to me to do this right and I don’t have the technical expertise or the resources to pull this off that would match how it looks in my mind.
This was a good thing, but not a great thing.
Over the last few months I have been able to interact with, advise, and pray with other Rookie Pastors via email, over the phone, and face to face. It has been these interactions that push me to forward and leave me encouraged.
During this same time period by blog metrics Rookie Pastor has seen incredible growth. I knew releasing an eBook for free as an incentive to sign up for an email list would lead to growth but not at the levels I have seen. I had hoped that I could finally get this thing profitable, just didn’t think I’d cover my annual expenses in three weeks.
So yes I will be continuing to add sponsors. And yes more eBooks are on the way. And yes you will still get what you have been getting. But you won’t be getting a job board.
However I am always willing to help.
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I highly commend you for holding off on posting jobs. There are many different ways for pastoral folks to find opportunities.
Your insights and shared information from others will prove to be more beneficial for us.
Thank you again for this blog!
thanks Michael, just didn’t feel right to move forward on that.
I’d affirm the decision as well…
Short term, it may have been a win, but long term it plays against your beliefs on the best way to land a ministry job.
Way to stand firm.
Thanks Matt.
Excell in what you do well. Love the current content.
You have challenged me in developing my practical theology.
Keep up the great work.
thanks Spencer, always good to know I’m connecting with at least one person out there.
Over and over again in scripture we see how a seed is planted and then it dies, only to be given life and growth beyond what we could have ever hoped for or imagined.
If an idea in something is what God really wants, then in order for it to take root and grow, expect it to die first.
God gives life when and where He desires it.
My prayers are with you as you continue where He leads.
I as well commend you for a well thought out and honest decision. I very much enjoy reading your blog, and praise God as He clearly works through you. God Bless!!!
- In His service
Thanks Daniel. Glad you like the blog.