The Ministerial department provides resources and consultation to help local churches and Pastors carry the gospel commission of Matthew 24:14 to their communities.
Rodolfo (Rudy)
Alvir
Ministerial Director
TBD
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Administrative Assistant
LAVONNE
DYE
Ministerial Spouses
APPLICATION:
To submit a resume to the ministerial department for consideration of a pastoral position in the Arkansas-Louisiana Conference, please fill out this form:
Ministerial Application
The Department:
The ministerial department provides the local pastor with pastoral resources. The department’s goals are to minister to each pastor to help enhance his ability to serve, to provide an atmosphere in which pastors may be used of God as dynamic channels for the Holy Spirit, and to offer opportunities for them to improve skills through numerous seminars as well as continuing education.
The Pastor:
The pastor has been appointed by the conference committee to be the spiritual leader of the local congregation. It is the pastor’s function to coordinate all the evangelism activities that present the gospel message of Jesus Christ to the community. By sermons, visitation, counseling, and earnest prayers in behalf of those in need, the pastor sets the example for church members and leads the way by inspiring the members to be a truly caring, soul-winning body of people.
The pastor’s highest work is to develop the local church into a training center for Christian service. It is important that the pastor find ways to involve each member in some phase of church activity so that everyone possible can participate in the joy of being a part of the team.
Evangelism:
The Arkansas-Louisiana Conference is committed, by God's grace, to fulfilling its commission of sharing the gospel with others throughout our two states.
Revitalization:
"The church unwilling to change will eventually become a museum piece, displaying the last era’s way of doing things." (The Purpose Driven Church)
"Revitalization begins with a fresh encounter with the gospel. When churches return to their first love, they discover renewed power and purpose." (Revitalize: Biblical Keys to Helping Your Church Come Alive Again)
"Every church has the potential for a comeback. It’s not about the size of the church but the size of the vision and the strength of the leadership." (Comeback Churches)
"Revitalization is about more than survival; it’s about breathing new life into the church and rediscovering its purpose." (Can These Bones Live? )
"Even the most troubled church can find renewal if its leaders are willing to embrace change and pursue a vision of hope." (There’s Hope for Your Church)
"There is a unique and special power and testimony in not just a vibrant local church full of life, but an old historic one that had lost its way, was on life support, and into which God saw fit to breathe life once again." (Biblical Church Revitalization)
"Revitalization requires a thorough assessment of your church’s current state, followed by a strategic plan that addresses strengths and weaknesses." (The Church Revitalization Checklist)
"Understanding the reasons for church decline is the first step in reversing the trend and ensuring the vitality of your congregation." (Autopsy of a Deceased Church)
"Revival in a church is not an accident; it results from intentional actions and commitment to revitalizing core elements of church life." (Anatomy of a Revived Church )
"The church that refuses to innovate and adapt is destined to become irrelevant." (I Refuse to Lead a Dying Church)
“The real challenge of leadership is not the ability to lead in the familiar, but the ability to lead when everything has changed.” (Canoeing the Mountains)
“God is attracted to weakness. He can’t resist those humbly and honestly admitting how desperately they need Him.” (Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire )
“Effective church leaders must be willing to embrace change while remaining anchored to unchanging truths.” (For A New Generation)