It is the earnest desire of Osborne Buchanan that “in all things He might have the preeminence” (Colossians 1:18b). He counts it a privilege to serve the Lord and His faithful servants as a good steward of the expertise that God has given to him.
He has served as a pastor, mission agency
administrator, counselor, and chaplain. He is available for
supplying a pulpit, assisting a church-related ministry
organization, or encouraging a Christian
worker.
Consider how he might best serve you, your
organization or ministry, or your local church. He would
welcome an inquiry from you. Additional information is
available upon
request.
Ready To Serve . . .
Pulpit supply – preaching when the regular pastor is vacationing or taken ill
Pulpit ministry – Bible exposition, topical messages on
missions, prayer, or a
requested topic
Interim pastorate – assistance when a church is between pastors
Pastoral staff ministry – service as Pastor of Administration
and Missions or Pastor of
Visitation
Pastoral assistance – connecting pastors seek-ing a church and churches seeking a pastor
Church board and committee assistance
Church evaluation – how a person would respond when visiting a church
Missions emphasis – how to develop a mission program in the local
church, hold a
missionary conference, promote missions effectively, develop a
missions policy
Services similar to those for mission agencies
Topics available include the following:
“From Here to There – Steps to the Mission Field” – This will include “How To Select a Mission Board.”
“The Biblical Basis for Missions”
“Organizing and Promoting a Missions Program in the Local Church”
“The Inner Workings of the Church Missions Committee”
“Preparation for the Mission Field”
“Trends in Missions”
“A Brief Look at the History and Geography of Missions”
“What Are the 10/40 and Similar Windows?”
Other topics, as requested
Publication development
Editorial services, including proofreading
News, feature, and business writing
Book research and writing
Organizational structure – how to function efficiently and effectively
The agency office – how to maximize its ministry and services
Organizational leadership – service as a CEO, COO, or similar post when a leader suddenly has to leave the scene or between leaders
Practical pointers in dealing with government agencies in such areas as taxes, exempt status, and visas
Practical pointers in handling postal, telecom- munication, and similar services
Affiliations and relationships – how to become part of agency associations or the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA)
Organizational review – goals and programs
Effective management principles seminar
Development of viable programs for candi-date orientation
Development of in-service sessions for workers
Development of a library and archives
Development of viable public relations, including the holding of banquets and major events
Basic stewardship concerns
Teaching of Sunday School or Vacation Bible School classes – primarily for adults, young adults, students, and youth groups
A class or series of classes on a Bible book, missions, or requested topic for study
Seminars on missions and Christian education topics for a church or organization
Teaching on the college or secondary school levels in several subject areas as a regular, adjunct, or substitute faculty member or teacher
Assistance in the development or operation of a resource center (library)
Chapel speaker – speaking on missions or a desired topic
Consultant to staff of an educational institution
Pastor to pastors
Counselor to missionaries
Prayer partnership
Assistance to missionary appointees
Counseling for students
Mentoring
Assistance with tax, visa, and financial issues
Assistance in preparation for ordination,
commissioning, or licensure
Service as a supervisor for an independent study or outside consultant for a project being done in a graduate level academic program
Direction to sources in a variety of fields
Information about pre-paid legal services*
Information about identity theft restoration*
Information about periodical subscriptions*
Information about helpful web sites
*Dr. Buchanan is able to represent companies
that handle these areas.
Personal orientation
Personal resources:
Time – effective time management
Treasures – financial management
Talents – skills and abilities
Tools – aids for ministry
Personal communication
Personal development
Also available are a devotional message series on “Principles of
Management as Illustrated by the Word of God” and Bible book
studies on Philippians, James, and Nehemiah.