Called by God or Hired by a Search Committee? | Episode 263

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*Called by God or Hired by a Search Committee?* _Apostolic Life in the 21st Century_ with Dr. David K. Bernard In Pentecostal circles, the idea of a divine calling is deeply important. Pastors often testify that God specifically called them to a certain church, city, or ministry assignment, and congregations take comfort in believing their pastor was led there by God, not simply hired like an ordinary employee. But what happens when a church publicly advertises a pastoral opening? After seeing a Facebook post announcing that a church was looking for a pastor, a viewer asked a thoughtful question: If ministry is truly a calling from God, is it wrong to post pastor positions online like any other job opening? Does that reduce a sacred, Spirit-led process to something that feels more corporate? Or can churches faithfully balance spiritual discernment with practical realities? In this episode of _Apostolic Life in the 21st Century,_ Dr. David K. Bernard explores the relationship between divine calling, church leadership, and practical ministry processes. He discusses how God leads both ministers and congregations, the role of prayer and wisdom in pastoral transitions, and whether modern hiring processes are compatible with the concept of biblical calling. 🛒 Visit https://pentecostalpublishing.com/collections/david-k-bernard to shop Dr. Bernard's full catalog of published works. Enter promo code *DKB10* at checkout to save 10 percent on your order. ============================ Connect With Dr. David K. Bernard: ============================ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidkbernard.upci Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidkbernardupci X: https://twitter.com/davidkbernard ===================================== Listen to Apostolic Life in the 21st Century on: ===================================== Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century/id1569404833 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29oEKyZAXievg3dyzdA63s?si=b7bdae8624774c61 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5f9050c9-d2f3-440a-a7f4-184efcea0d13/apostolic-life-in-the-21st-century #ApostolicLife #DavidKBernard #Pentecostal #MinistryCalling #Pastor #ChurchLeadership #UPCIPodcast

Topics

• Purpose & Calling