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by | June 25, 2008 · 2:16 pm

What Works for Me In… Getting A Good Start In A New District

You are headed to a new district. You’re excited but nervous. What should you do and what should you avoid in your first few weeks and months? We would love to have you add your comments. Listed below are insights from–

    

Charles Burkeen–

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by | May 28, 2008 · 2:30 pm

Why Not Try This? …Share Advice With A New Pastor to A New District

One of the mixed blessings of being a Seventh-day Adventist pastor is moving to a new district every four to seven years.[1] It’s often difficult to leave behind church family, friends and familiar surroundings. But it is a great time to also leave behind the mistakes of the previous district and take with you the lessons learned as you enjoy a start fresh in a new place.

 Here is advice I would give a newer pastor taking up responsibilities in a new district.

 

Dear –

Welcome to the next few years of your life!

Your new district will, of course, present both blessings and challenges. Since you have nicknamed me “Dan Landers” because I’m always giving advice, here is some unsolicited counsel that is worth every dollar you have paid for it! I leave it up to you to sort the “Duh, How dumb does he think I am” from the “Wow, I wish I would have known that years ago.”

As a brand new pastor in your brand new district you have the opportunity to plant the right kinds of seeds at the first that will give you a wonderful harvest during your ministry and long after you leave.

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