Don’t do ministry alone.
As often as possible have interns and apprentices with you, even if you cannot afford staff. A plurality of elders is not only theologically sound, it is practically helpful! You do not have to be a “large” church, to mentor young men in ministry. Start with one. Offer Bible college students the practical benefits of growing and resume building, even if you cannot afford to pay them anything but expenses.
It has been said that you need three types of people in your pastoral work: a Paul to mentor you and hold you accountable; a Silas to befriend you and keep you encouraged; a Timothy to mentor and hold him accountable. Who are these people in your life? You cannot be a Lone Ranger—and even he had Tonto!
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