Pastor Development
Pastors need support from other, older and wiser pastors -- be it in prayer or with counsel and training. That's plain and simple. Furthermore, rural pastors often haven't had the opportunity for formal theological and pastoral training. Under the leadership of Pastor Artis Fletcher and Pastor Lloyd C. Blue, the Ministry has set out to meet these needs in Mississippi through the Pastors Development Ministry (PDM). The overall goal of PDM is to facilitate pastors in developing holistic ministries -- with focus on strengthening families. Core groups of pastors meet monthly and also participate in one-on-one mentoring. They are joined by other pastors at quarterly meetings and annual conferences to study via seminars and workshops.