HCN | The Explosive Rise of Bi-Vocational Ministry

As many head to AoG conference this week, there’s one conversation you’ll want in your ears: the LATEST Healthy Church Network podcast, where Derek Smith, Roy Todd, and Stephen Matthew explore the explosive rise of bi-vocational ministry.

For some, bi-vocational ministry is a deliberate choice; for others, it’s born out of necessity. Sometimes that necessity is practical - churches genuinely unable to finance a full-time pastor. But often, it reflects a mindset that underestimates the value of sustained investment in leadership.

In this honest and deeply personal episode, the HCN team share real stories from their early ministry journeys - navigating part-time jobs, heavy expectations, and the tension between calling and capacity.

This isn’t just theory; it’s lived experience, generously shared for the good of the Church.