Lift Your Pastor: Becoming a Pastor's Advocate - Tapa blanda

Research tells us that pastors are 52 percent more likely than the general population to have experienced loneliness in the last three months. Our ministry leaders need close relationships to prevent burnout, fatigue and isolation. Thankfully, Michael Lewis and Andy Spencer are not only aware of these statistics, they’re doing something about them.Pastor Michael is an effective, relevant ministry leader and passionate example and messenger of Great Commission living Empowered by Great Commandment love. He’s also human. Lift Your Pastor tells Michael’s story and how he has been able to ride out the increasing demands of ministry because of God’s provision of a Pastor’s Advocate. Andy is a faithful church leader, successful businessman and world-class encourager. Lift Your Pastor shows how Andy has learned to support, encourage and care for his pastor. His role as Pastor’s Advocate serves as an example for us all. Our world needs confident, committed pastors who will champion the name of Jesus and lift the mantle of God and His people. Pastors, this book is for you. Let this resource remind you of how the people of God can support you as you carry out the calling of God. Advocates, this book is for you. May this resource show you how to lift up your pastor and allow him to more effectively live out God’s ultimate purpose and calling. Dr. David FergusonExecutive DirectorThe Great Commandment Network

DR. MICHAEL LEWIS Since April, 2016 Dr. Lewis has had the privilege of serving as the lead pastor at Roswell Street Baptist Church in Marietta. Dr. Michael Lewis is a pastor who desires to lead individuals to follow Jesus on a mission to love God, love people, and lead others to do the same. He is a graduate of Columbia International University, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was awarded an honorary doctorate from Liberty University in 2005. He has pastored churches in Florida, South Carolina, and Texas. He served 3 years with the North American Mission Board as the 'pastor to pastors' around the United States and overseas. Dr. Lewis grew up in Savannah. He has been serving as a pastor since he was 21 years old. He has been married to Liliana. She is a native of Mexico City. They have three daughters Andrew McKinley Spencer Andy Spencer received a BBA in Entrepreneurship/Marketing from Baylor University.. While at Baylor, Andy served as the Baylor Mascot and received the Best Mascot Award at NCA Camp in 1986. Andy joined the Arthur Valve and Fitting Company in 1987 as a salesperson in San Antonio, Texas. Andy served in various sales, management and executive roles in his 15 years with the company . In January of 2002, Andy purchased the company and renamed it Arthur Fluid System Technologies. On February 1, 2010, Andy sold Arthur Fluid System Technologies. Andy now runs a consulting business as well as commercial real estate investments. In 2012, Andy formed Take 5 Ministries an organization providing leadership development for Pastors through peer to peer learning experiences. Andy has published a book “Leadership from the Sidelines – Much of What I Learned about Leadership, I Learned as a Mascot.” and has formed a publishing company helping Pastors publish their books. Andy is continually educating himself and others in areas ranging from basic selling skills to efficiency training, change management and team building. Andy has spoken to classes at Baylor University, Emanuel Baptist University in Romania, Seminary Bonn in Germany as well as industry conferences. Andy serves as a Deacon at Great Hills Baptist Church in Austin, Texas. Andy has also served in Church leadership as Personnel Committee Chairman and Chairman of the Deacons. Andy’s family includes his wife Kathy and two daughters Deanna and Andrea. They live in northwest Austin and are active in church and community activities.