Pastoral Heart vs. Business Brain

Balancing Giftedness in the XP role

Nick Smith is an XP with a huge Pastoral Heart. He exudes warmth and compassion with plenty of biblical wisdom. How does Nick balance his gifts with the church’s need for the Business Brain? XPastor is built on the premise that BB + PH = XP.

We will talk with Nick about the Pastoral Heart in his role an an XP. This will encompass:

Shepherding functions: How many weddings, funerals and counseling appointments can Nick’s schedule handle? How often does he teach and preach?
Ministry needs: We will get to know some of Bethany’s great and unique ministry that require his time and attention.
Business Brain: Nick has the challenge of balancing the Business Brain to oversee a large ministry with many staff and volunteers.

Along the way, we will gain insights in to the African-American community—the current feeling and spiritual life, who is reaching the community well, and ways effective churches are helping the community.

About the Author: Nicholas Smith

Reverend Nicholas A. Smith is the Executive Assistant Pastor of Bethany Baptist Church, Lindenwold, New Jersey, where he assists pastor/teacher Bishop David G. Evans. Saved at the age of nine, Pastor Smith knew that he was called to ministry. Throughout his adolescence, God prepared Him by sending him to minister, teach and preach in prisons and churches. Under the dynamic teaching and mentoring of Bishop Evans, Pastor Smith was licensed to preach in November 2001 at the age of 19 and ordained reverend in October 2004. His fervent desire for biblical wisdom and his realistic approach to teaching and preaching God's Word, allows him to appeal to groups of all ages. In December of 2003, Reverend Smith became the Executive Pastor of Bethany Baptist Church. Along with assisting Bishop Evans, his responsibilities include overseeing the ministry aspect of the church, which includes Evangelism, Business, Family, Youth, Hope, Volunteer, Outreach and Education departments. He also serves as the Director of the Young Adult Ministry and as Director of Youth for the Abundant Harvest Fellowship of Churches. It is Pastor Smith's desire to preach a life-giving word for souls to be saved and to teach a life-altering word to build up the Christian community to fulfill their God-given purpose. Pastor's Smith's life scripture is Jeremiah 1:5-10