Time Management, Bi-vocational Ministry and LoFi Beats - Benni Rothe

Time Management, Bi-vocational Ministry and LoFi Beats - Benni Rothe

Author: Mike Neglia December 9, 2025 Duration: 26:12

In this episode Mike talks with Benni Rothe, pastor of Calvary Herborn, about his preaching journey and the practical habits that help him prepare well. Benni reflects on the lessons he picked up about time management while working full time as a banker and how those insights now help him structure his study week and keep a sustainable rhythm.
The conversation touches on the relationship between personal devotions and sermon prep, the importance of finding your own working style rather than copying the approach of other preachers, and the surprising way God often uses us most in the moments when we feel least strong. Benni also shares how music plays a part in his process. As he finalises a sermon, he often uses music to stay focused, prayerful, and ready to communicate the message with a clear heart.

About Benni Rothe

Benni is married to Laura. They have two daughters and live together in Germany. In fall 2017, Benni gave up his job as a banker and has been employed by the church ever since. He was the youth pastor for seven years and has been the senior pastor of our church since October 2024.


It is important to him that people get to know Jesus in their lives and grow in their relationship with him. He roasts his own coffee and enjoys everything to do with coffee. Benni likes to spend time with his family and good friends, enjoys traveling, and is active in sports.


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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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