Pastoring Youth, Bivocational Ministry, Time Management and International Missions

Pastoring Youth, Bivocational Ministry, Time Management and International Missions

Author: Mike Neglia July 22, 2025 Duration: 28:03

In this episode, Mike speaks with Jordan Faker, a former youth pastor and current missionary in the Basque Country of Spain. Jordan shares lessons from his eight years in youth ministry and reflects on the realities of bivocational life—working a regular job while faithfully shepherding students. He offers practical encouragement for preachers navigating time constraints, limited resources, and the tension of dual callings.

The conversation also explores the spiritual climate of post-Christian Europe, the urgent need for long-term missionaries, and how today’s young people (Gen Z and Gen Alpha) are spiritually searching in unexpected ways.

This episode is especially relevant for those preaching in small churches, ministering cross-culturally, or wrestling with how to balance faithfulness and sustainability in gospel work.

Follow Jordan’s journey:
📺 youtube.com/@jordanfaker
🌍 fakermissions.com.  


Public Speaking in a Second Language: Learn to better express your thoughts by thinking differently by David Snead

https://www.amazon.com/Public-Speaking-Second-Language-differently/dp/B0BM42F127/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0


Cody King (the cable guy) on bivocational ministry:

https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/bivocational-ministry-and-time-management-cody-king


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Mike Neglia hosts Expositors Collective: Expository Preaching, Bible Teaching and Sermon Preparation, a space dedicated to the craft of clearly opening the Scriptures. Rather than offering abstract theory, this podcast grounds itself in the tangible realities faced by pastors and teachers every week. You'll hear genuine conversations that feel like pulling up a chair in a mentor's study, where experienced practitioners discuss the challenges and joys of preparing messages that faithfully explain the biblical text. Episodes often take the form of interviews or practical workshops, delving into the nuances of effective communication for diverse settings like church pulpits, youth groups, or women's ministries. The collective wisdom shared here is about more than just structure; it's about the spiritual discipline of listening to a passage before speaking on it, ensuring the sermon's heart beats in rhythm with the Bible's intent. Tuning into this podcast provides a form of ongoing coaching, a resource for anyone who wants their teaching to be both deeply rooted and readily understood. It’s for those who believe that the careful work of exposition is a profound act of service, and who are looking for a companion on that journey.
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