Episode

34. Is Ministry for the Best and Brightest?

Podcast: The Average Pastor Podcast
Published: Jan 19, 2026
Duration seconds: 4491
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Summary

Mark, Jeff and Jake catch up after the holidays and talk about what qualifies a person for ministry. What do they look for when hiring people, and what does it mean that God uses weak vessels to accomplish His purposes?