Endorsements
This book should be required reading for all seminary students and church leaders. Jim’s words have deeply encouraged me to continue to use my gifts to pursue a singular calling to make the Gospel known wherever God has placed me.
Josh Kwasny, Certified EOS Implementer; Pastor of Soma Valley Church in Lewisville, North Carolina
Not letting Boldly Bi–Vocational challenge your view of ministry may be a missed opportunity to experience new passion and energy, and overall effectiveness, in the work of bringing light to a people who walk in darkness.
Mark Hecht, Founder, Coaching Horizons
Having spent several seasons in bi–vocational ministry myself, I deeply resonate with Jim’s reflections and biblical insights on his pastoral journey. Without romanticizing his experience, he highlights the strategic gospel opportunities that bi–vocational ministry offers both pastors and churches. In the rapidly secularizing West, this vision for ministry will only grow in relevance and importance.
Kevin Walker, Director of Ministries, The Charles Simeon Trust
Jim Powell … provides these churches with exciting new strategies for bridging the financial gap with tent–making options. This is a must read for churches, pastors, and church–planters!
William J. Curtis, Lead Pastor, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Darlington, South Carolina
I have known Jim Powell since his seminary days and can testify that he is a wise, godly, courageous, and gospel–driven man. His experience in faithful, fruitful tentmaking ministry has much to teach us all.
Douglas A. Sweeney, Dean, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
Jim Powell’s plea to assess the opportunities and costs that await those who see their engagement in the marketplace as part of their pastoral call is imperative. Everyone considering ministry or who is ordained should wrestle through this work to gain greater clarity on what it means to serve Christ in their community.