Small Church Pastor
Coaching, Consulting, and Resources for Pastors of Smaller Churches.
My name is Dave Jacobs and I specialize in small churches. I have almost
30 years experience in pastoring small churches. I understand the small
church. But even better, I understand the small church pastor. I’ve survived
the ups and the downs of pastoring in the small church. I know the
advantages and disadvantages of working in a small church. I like pastors
of smaller churches. I know what it is like for you. I understand.
At Small Church Pastor you won’t necessarily find ways to grow your small
church, but you will find ways to grow you! You see, it’s not about church
growth, it’s about your growth. I’m not against church growth but I am
against the ways in which our Christian culture has made pastors of small
churches feel insignificant and unimportant. I am against the lack of
encouragement and practical resources available to small church
pastors. Small Church Pastor was created for you! Browse around my site
and then drop me a line. I’d love to hear from you.
30 years experience in pastoring small churches. I understand the small
church. But even better, I understand the small church pastor. I’ve survived
the ups and the downs of pastoring in the small church. I know the
advantages and disadvantages of working in a small church. I like pastors
of smaller churches. I know what it is like for you. I understand.
At Small Church Pastor you won’t necessarily find ways to grow your small
church, but you will find ways to grow you! You see, it’s not about church
growth, it’s about your growth. I’m not against church growth but I am
against the ways in which our Christian culture has made pastors of small
churches feel insignificant and unimportant. I am against the lack of
encouragement and practical resources available to small church
pastors. Small Church Pastor was created for you! Browse around my site
and then drop me a line. I’d love to hear from you.
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“I have known Dave Jacobs since his high school days in San
Jose. You will find him dedicated, a man of integrity, and a
treasured mentor in ministry. He is not out to get rich or build a
name for himself, he just loves the Lord and wants to help others
with a kindred spirit. I can recommend him without reservation!”
-Bryce Jessup, President, William Jessup University
"Dave is one of the most resourceful team leaders we have on
the regional team for church planting in the Vineyard. He
produces workshops, seminars, and personal coaching in
spiritual formation, marriage enrichment, and specific church
growth issues. If you work with Dave, you get a holistic coach
with detailed experience."
-Randy Knutson, Western Regional Director of Church Planting, The
Vineyard.
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"For several years now I have had the privilege of knowing Dave
Jacobs. Not only does Dave coach my personal calling on a
monthly basis, but I have had the joy of introducing Dave to other
pastors in my region and with each contact the results have
brought a new sense of hope and direction. What I love about
Dave is that his ministry is gimmick free. Dave is real and his
ministry is real. Dave helps leaders plan to finish well and he
also helps a them leave behind that unique contribution into
God's Kingdom they were destined to deposit."
-Garris Elkins, Divisional Superintendent, Southern Oregon/Umpqua
Division of Foursquare Churches, Medford, Oregon. more..
Jacobs. Not only does Dave coach my personal calling on a
monthly basis, but I have had the joy of introducing Dave to other
pastors in my region and with each contact the results have
brought a new sense of hope and direction. What I love about
Dave is that his ministry is gimmick free. Dave is real and his
ministry is real. Dave helps leaders plan to finish well and he
also helps a them leave behind that unique contribution into
God's Kingdom they were destined to deposit."
-Garris Elkins, Divisional Superintendent, Southern Oregon/Umpqua
Division of Foursquare Churches, Medford, Oregon. more..
"I'm not about growing your
church, I'm about growing
you!" - Dave Jacobs
church, I'm about growing
you!" - Dave Jacobs
"My goal is to provide you with the most practical,
affordable, and time-saving resources available."
-Dave Jacobs
Small Group Leader Training
This is a ready to go training for small group leaders
that you can use one on one or in a group setting. To
learn more, go here.
COACH!
An affordable, practical, concise training in the art of
coaching. Whether you're interested in coaching as a
pastoral skill or a possible vocation, this four hour
course will give you all you need to get started. To
learn more, go here.
My Best Holiday Messages
Coming up with new holiday sermons year after year
is always a challenge. I've bundled together my best
holiday messages in one neat package (actually a zip
file) that you will receive immediately after placing
your order. These notes will be delivered to your inbox
as Word files ready for you to modify and use. To
learn more, go here.
Better Pastoring in Less Time Workbook:
This is a program designed to help you identify what
you should be giving your time to versus what you are
giving your time to. This simple five step process will
help you reduce your commitments and increase
your effectiveness. It’s actually possible to be a better
pastor in less time. (PDF) Go here.
My Best Leadership Training Curriculum:
After almost 30 years of training church leaders I've
identified my top 13 leadership lessons (PDF)
guaranteed to equip and motivate your leaders. This
30 page package provides you with leadership
training curriculum for two years. To learn more and
review a list of the subjects dealt with, go here.
The Better Sermons in Less Time
Workbook: This step by step process can save up
to 30% of your sermon preparation time without
compromising content or quality. (PDF) To learn
more,
go here.
Personal Preaching Coach Package: Do
you want to become a better preacher in the shortest
possible time? If so, then my Preaching Coach
Package will do just that. To learn more, go here.
Lay-Leader Preaching Coach Package is
especially designed for the layman. Do you have
leaders in your church who occasionally speak for
you? Are there those you are training to be teachers
and preachers? Do you wish you had more time to
devote to training your "second-string" speakers? If
so, then my Lay-Leader Preaching Coach Package
will be an invaluable resource. To learn more, go
here.
affordable, and time-saving resources available."
-Dave Jacobs
Small Group Leader Training
This is a ready to go training for small group leaders
that you can use one on one or in a group setting. To
learn more, go here.
COACH!
An affordable, practical, concise training in the art of
coaching. Whether you're interested in coaching as a
pastoral skill or a possible vocation, this four hour
course will give you all you need to get started. To
learn more, go here.
My Best Holiday Messages
Coming up with new holiday sermons year after year
is always a challenge. I've bundled together my best
holiday messages in one neat package (actually a zip
file) that you will receive immediately after placing
your order. These notes will be delivered to your inbox
as Word files ready for you to modify and use. To
learn more, go here.
Better Pastoring in Less Time Workbook:
This is a program designed to help you identify what
you should be giving your time to versus what you are
giving your time to. This simple five step process will
help you reduce your commitments and increase
your effectiveness. It’s actually possible to be a better
pastor in less time. (PDF) Go here.
My Best Leadership Training Curriculum:
After almost 30 years of training church leaders I've
identified my top 13 leadership lessons (PDF)
guaranteed to equip and motivate your leaders. This
30 page package provides you with leadership
training curriculum for two years. To learn more and
review a list of the subjects dealt with, go here.
The Better Sermons in Less Time
Workbook: This step by step process can save up
to 30% of your sermon preparation time without
compromising content or quality. (PDF) To learn
more,
go here.
Personal Preaching Coach Package: Do
you want to become a better preacher in the shortest
possible time? If so, then my Preaching Coach
Package will do just that. To learn more, go here.
Lay-Leader Preaching Coach Package is
especially designed for the layman. Do you have
leaders in your church who occasionally speak for
you? Are there those you are training to be teachers
and preachers? Do you wish you had more time to
devote to training your "second-string" speakers? If
so, then my Lay-Leader Preaching Coach Package
will be an invaluable resource. To learn more, go
here.
More Great Resources That Work:
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