Tennessee Ministries

What is required?

be a licensed/ordained Church of God minister
have full spousal and congregational support (see Congregational Expectations below)
commit to meet with cluster once a month for three years, plus attend other required retreats & events
be willing to spend their personal time for study, reading, etc.
agree to their personal and congregational funding responsibilities
participate in the Natural Church Development program with their congregation

strengthening their spiritual, physical, and emotional selves to further excellent pastoral ministry
Entering into mentor/mentee relationships with other active and retired pastors
Furthering understanding of the Bible, theology, church growth, spiritual formation, ministry development
Articulating a vision for excellent pastor leadership
Developing a pastoral life plan for current and future ministry
Participating in an assets-building model for effective ministry
Preparing to mentor another pastor/congregation in the future

∙ Assessment Tests
∙ Annual Retreat
∙ Monthly meeting with cluster group (3-4 hrs + travel time)

Willingness to be supportive
Willingness to provide an equitable sabbatical plan for pastor
Willingness to encourage pastor to take regular time off with family and annual vacation time
Commitment to prayer and encouragement of pastor
Willingness to participate in Natural Church Development
Willingness to sign the Congregational Covenant