It seems like everyone either has a blog themselves or has a strong opinion about blogging!
Blogging has become a standard for sharing thoughts, ideas, and content with people all over the web. Even clicking to read this article shows that you take time to read blog posts occasionally.
Blogging (and writing in general) can greatly further your ministry! That simple fact means blogging needs to become a habit for student pastors.
Now, when I say “blogging,” I am using it in the general sense of posting written content online. Many of you don’t want to maintain a rigid online presence, run a self-hosted blog, or stress yourselves with the daily tasks of a professional blogger, and I completely understand! I’m not advocating that you launch a side job as a blogger, but I am advocating for the discipline of written communication.
Regardless of the platform, the discipline of blogging is extremely beneficial to student pastors pastorally and professionally.
Here are three reasons why student pastors should be blogging.
3 Reasons Why Student Pastors Should Blog
Blogging Strengthens Your Communication
The primary responsibility of student pastors (and all Christians) is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Most church leaders tend to share primarily through verbal communication, so practicing written communication may seem counterintuitive. But when you’re communicating verbally, you need to be able to present your ideas clearly. Preparing blog posts forces you to rearrange content and communicate with clear and concise points. Practicing this skill often will clarify your overall communication.
Blogging Limits Miscommunication
People cannot access your 15-minute speech about the importance of small groups once the meeting ends. Blogging enables you to write down the most important ideas and distribute them to your team members so they can reference the content at a later time. Your written word limits miscommunications because people have a point of reference to check when there is doubt.
Blogging Expands Your Ministry Reach
As family ministry leaders, we are all called to share the Gospel of Jesus and develop leaders that engage the community. Blogging expands your ministry reach because of the shareablity of social content. Your post may not go viral, but it may influence a community leader who is outside of your church’s reach.
Now What?
You do not have to self-host your own website to be a blogger. There are plenty of ministry websites who are looking for contributors to post content and other options to lend your voice.
Another accessible platform would be your church’s website. Talk with your church administration about getting you on the rotation to write some content for the church.
Do any of you blog? I’d love to connect with you! Comment with your blog address or connect with me via Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook.
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