The mission of this podcast is to highlight the beauty and diversity of God’s Church – both in Chattanooga and the Church at large.
Reverend Zach de Vaux is no ordinary pastor. Not only does he lead a church plant in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, but Zach also works a full-time job AND is an entrepreneur (more on that in the next episode). In this episode, Zach talks about his background and how he manages being a bivocational pastor.
Zach already owned a business when he was called to plant a church as a twenty-five-year-old. Without significant training or mentorship, he and his wife, Becky, started Orchard Church. Although the process has been painful at times, over the years, Zach has learned how to measure success and manage his stress for a sustainable life as pastor, husband, and dad.
This interview was recorded at the dealership where Zach works during the day, so over the next four episodes, you’ll hear background noise fitting for Zach’s stories of life as a bivocational pastor.
About Adam Whitescarver
Adam is passionate about seeing God’s people possess vibrant prayer lives to help them make a difference in the sphere of influence God has given them. In ministry since 2001, Adam enjoys his family, teaching, singing, and reading a myriad of subjects. He and his wife, Stephanie, live in North GA with their four children.
Jump Through the Conversation:
- [0:16] Adam’s preface and thoughts on how pastors view themselves
- [1:55] Disclaimer about recording and introduction to Zach and Orchard Church
- [6:05] How Zach has learned to manage being a bivocational pastor
- [9:43] How more support might have helped
- [10:38] Zach’s advice to other bivocational pastors
- [13:36] Saying “no” and stewarding time
- [15:25] How sustainability for Zach has resulted in sustainability for Orchard Church
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