Scale and package. If people can’t afford what you do, make a smaller version of it (this includes serving with congregations).
Name your ministry - and treat it as its own organization - even if you’re full-time with a congregation.
We need to assume we will get paid for ‘side gigs’ as clergy.
Membership motivates commitment.
Don’t take work that isn’t you…
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How to 'pitch' your ministry - and why you need to
Q1, Week2, Substack Seminary
Dec 11, 2025
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