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Balancing Law and Ministry: Dr. Dawson's Insights
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Το περιεχόμενο παρέχεται από το Dr. George E Hurtt. Όλο το περιεχόμενο podcast, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των επεισοδίων, των γραφικών και των περιγραφών podcast, μεταφορτώνεται και παρέχεται απευθείας από τον Dr. George E Hurtt ή τον συνεργάτη της πλατφόρμας podcast. Εάν πιστεύετε ότι κάποιος χρησιμοποιεί το έργο σας που προστατεύεται από πνευματικά δικαιώματα χωρίς την άδειά σας, μπορείτε να ακολουθήσετε τη διαδικασία που περιγράφεται εδώ https://el.player.fm/legal.
What does it take to transition from a successful legal career to leading a thriving church community? Join us as we sit down with the incredibly inspiring Dr. Sonja Dawson, pastor of New Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Los Angeles. Dr. Dawson shares her compelling journey from her roots in Compton, California, through her impactful work as an attorney, and finally to her profound calling to ministry. This episode uncovers her family's courageous move to California during the Watts riots and their unwavering commitment to founding a church amidst turmoil.
We delve into Dr. Dawson's personal and professional life, exploring the intricate balance between her demanding legal career and her calling to preach. She takes us through the poignant moments of delivering her first sermon, leading the women's ministry, and eventually stepping into the role of executive pastor following her father's illness. Dr. Dawson candidly discusses the emotional and practical hurdles she faced, shedding light on the complexities of being a woman in ministry and the invaluable role of mentorship in her journey.
Throughout our conversation, Dr. Dawson provides deep insights into church leadership, the significance of prayer, and fostering a strong sense of community through discipleship and Sunday school programs. She shares the unique pressures of being a bi-vocational pastor and the importance of preparing for future leadership. Get ready to be inspired by her story of resilience, faith, and dedication to serving her community. Tune in for a heartfelt episode filled with wisdom, personal reflections, and a touch of humor.
Κεφάλαια
1. Journey of Pastor Dr. Sonia Dawson (00:00:00)
2. Accepting the Call to Preach (00:11:17)
3. Early Years of Ministry and Preparation (00:22:50)
4. Becoming Executive Pastor Through Family Tragedy (00:30:38)
5. Challenges and Call to Ministry (00:35:22)
6. Transition to Pastoral Leadership and Perseverance (00:41:28)
7. Prayer, Discipleship, and Sunday School (00:51:26)
8. Challenges and Growth in Ministry (00:56:08)
9. Bivocational Pastorate (01:04:45)
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