As we reflect on who we are and where we’re going as a church, Bivocational: Returning to the Roots of Ministry by Mark Edington offers a hopeful, practical way to explore how ministry can be shared by the whole community—not just clergy. With humor, clarity, and honesty, the book invites us to imagine new ways of being the church in changing times. Edington looks at how the traditional model of church is becoming less sustainable for many communities. But instead of seeing that as a loss, he points to it as an opportunity.                                                                                

 

Each week, we’ll explore topics like how leadership is changing, what “church” really means, and how we can build a faithful, flexible future together. We’ll read and discuss the book together over five weeks—bring your questions, your stories, and your curiosity.
 

June 18 - Chapter 2 - 5pm this week

June 25 - Chapter 3 - Time TBD

July 2 - Chapter 4 - Time TBD

July 9 - Chapter 5 & Conclusion - Time TBD

 

Books are available through Church Publishing or other online book retailers. There are many similar worded titles of books, so please be sure to purchase the correct book: 

 

Bivocational: Returning to the Roots of Ministry 
by Mark D. W. Edington 

ISBN: 978-0819233868
 

There is also a free on-line version of the book at https://www.bivocational.church/category/read/

 

All are welcome. Come be part of the conversation.