Billy Doidge Kilgore

Review: The Work of the Associate Pastor

A clergy friend once said to me, “the first three letters in the title of associate pastor should be emphasized the most.” “Why is that?” I asked…

Article The Quiet Pastor: Affirming Different Personalities in Ministry
- By Billy Doidge Kilgore
- Posted on January 31st, 2013
Pastors come in different shapes and sizes. Each one brings a unique ministry that is expressed through his or her personality. Pastors' personalities allow them to excel in some…
Article Let's Talk About Sexuality
- By Billy Doidge Kilgore
- Posted on August 21st, 2012
Ever since the President of the United States endorsed gay marriage in May the debate in our nation surrounding sexuality has intensified. It reached a fever pitch in late…
Article Supporting Young Clergy
- By Billy Doidge Kilgore
- Posted on June 6th, 2012
There is one question that every church should be asking on a regular basis: What are we doing to support young clergy? In general, it is a challenge to be a young adult in the…
Article Associate Pastor: An Awkward Ministry
- By Billy Doidge Kilgore
- Posted on February 6th, 2012
It was a typical Sunday morning ritual as the congregation gathered in the narthex following worship to drink coffee, eat cookies, and chat. My colleague, who is an associate…