Theology in the Raw A Case for Co-Vocational Ministry: Eric Hoke
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Dec 30, 2024 Eric Hoke, Founder and Director of Business Development at I Help Pastors Get Jobs, advocates for innovative co-vocational ministry, emphasizing sustainability and creativity in balancing secular and pastoral roles. He discusses challenges, particularly in underserved areas like the Bronx, highlighting personal experiences and the impact of COVID-19. Eric contrasts co-vocational with bivocational ministry, illustrating how pursuing secondary jobs enriches empathy and alleviates financial stresses for churches. His insights provide a roadmap for pastors navigating career transitions.
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Co-vocational Ministry Journey
- Eric Hoke, author of "Market Street Pastor," spent seven years as a co-vocational church planter in the South Bronx.
- He coached pastors on balancing ministry and marketplace work due to financial pressures in church planting.
Co-vocational vs. Bivocational
- Co-vocational ministry is a long-term strategy where pastors view their marketplace job as part of their ministry.
- Bivocational pastors, conversely, aim to transition to full-time ministry eventually.
Pros and Cons of Co-vocational Ministry
- A main pro of co-vocational ministry is that it promotes shared responsibility within the church.
- A con is that it can be difficult to meet the expectations of everyone in the congregation who may want more of the pastor's time.
