I’m in the homestretch. Baby showers have commenced. Books have been read. Nursery is painted.
Fatherhood is bearing down on me as we are about 2 months away from the due date.
So I need your help for two reasons:
I’m Ignorant
I think Rookie Pastor works because we learn from one another. And I could definitely could use some teaching in this area of being a dad, especially as it relates to also being in ministry.
Not only am I ignorant I am a bit freaked out. We all know the crazy pastor kids, the angry pastor kids, and even the weird pastor kids. Compared to the first two I’ll gladly take the third option. Ideally though I’d like some kids who love Jesus and don’t resent their parents or the local church. That’s what I’m praying for anyway.
Good vs Great
I love writing this blog. It is life-giving, encouraging, and a ministry. As good as this is it absolutely does not compare to the greatness and importance of being a father. With our son on the way I have to prioritize some things in life and the goodness of Rookie Pastor comes after my own time with God, family, and ministry in the local church.
So to coach me up, help in the transition (particularly right after he gets here), and for the benefit of others I am looking for contributors to this new series called Rookie Pastor, Rookie Dad.
I am looking for male and female perspectives on raising kids (at all stages) and being a pastor. Long or short, general or specific, I’d be happy to post it.
Comment or send me an email: josh(at)rookiepastor(dot)com and I’ll give you more details or guidance if you are looking for more direction.
Thanks.
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Congrats!
As a dad of 3 children, working as a rookie in a bi-vocational ministry environment, time balance is something that you will encounter from here on out.
First, don’t beat yourself up if you are not able to spend time on the things you want to spend them on.
The calendar can be your friend. If you’re strong in “time management”, then you already know what the calendar can do to help your time.
When your baby arrives, be sure to take some time off to enjoy your child, as well as become Mr. Errands, because you will need to leave the house and pick up all kinds of things (since your bride will likely not be able to drive for a period of time.)
You will grow to love the 24-hour stores.
Babies are very resilient. Enjoy those first few months where they cannot move around, because once they can, you’ll need to go into lockdown mode on every cabinet, stairway, coffee table corner, etc.
My oldest daughter helps out in nursery at church, while my two younger daughters partake in Kid’s church/Sunday School/etc..
They’re getting used to me being more involved in ministry, which means spending more than 75 minutes at the church.
As your child grows older, take them along with you on pastoral visits. Most people love children, plus it shows your kids the challenges people face.