{"product_id":"boldly-bi-vocational-james-m-powell-9781527112261","title":"Boldly Bi-Vocational: Navigating Dual Callings in the Ministry and the Marketplace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoldly Bi-Vocational\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eoffers a fresh perspective on ministry, challenging traditional notions of full-time pastoral work.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing from personal experience and biblical wisdom, Powell presents bi-vocational ministry as a strategic and fulfilling calling rather than a mere stopgap measure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book explores the biblical foundations of bi-vocational ministry, tracing its roots to the apostle Paul's tent-making example. Powell argues that this model can enhance a minister's effectiveness, providing unique insights and opportunities for kingdom impact both within and outside the church.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe glory of diversified kingdom investment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNavigating the challenges and opportunities of bi-vocational life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBalancing roles and maintaining boundaries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnhancing preaching through real-world experience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCorrecting common ministry pitfalls\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowell offers practical advice for pastors considering or currently engaged in bi-vocational ministry, as well as guidance for churches supporting such leaders. He presents this paradigm not as a universal solution, but as a biblically grounded option for expanding gospel influence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoldly Bi-Vocational\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential read for pastors, church leaders, and anyone interested in innovative approaches to ministry in today's complex world. It calls for a renewed vision of pastoral work that embraces both sacred and secular spheres for God's glory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTenets and commitments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Isn't this something missionaries often do?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart One: First Things\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Ministry Burnout and a Paradigm Shift\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Making Tents and Preaching the Gospel: A Vocational Life\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart Two: Bi-Vocational Ministry Explored\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. The Glory: A diversified kingdom investment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. The Mindset: Plundering the Egyptians\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. The Surprise: The same Word, the same preacher ... BUT\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. The Opportunity-Cost: Considerations for the church and minister\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. The Balance: A corrective alignment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. The Vision: Something even bigger\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James M. Powell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1527112268\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781527112261\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Christian Focus Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/13\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 152\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.72h x 5.12w x 0.47d","brand":"James M. Powell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47072134529279,"sku":"9781527112261","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8fac7b34-edf1-4db9-b95a-89a1214d0cfb.jpg?v=1753415880","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/boldly-bi-vocational-james-m-powell-9781527112261","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}