New Pastor’s First 25 Steps Guide

The First 25: A New Pastor’s Checklist for Starting Well

Your Guide to Beginning with Clarity, Confidence, and Covering

Stepping into a new pastoral assignment is sacred—and it is also strategic. Whether this is your first church or your next, the first season of leadership sets the tone for everything that follows.

The First 25 is a reflective and practical guide for pastors transitioning into new ministry roles. Inside, you will find:

➡️ 25 essential steps every new pastor should take
➡️ Divided into 5 key categories: Practical, Spiritual, Social, Financial, and Personal
➡️ Each entry includes a full-page reflection to help you process, pray, and plan

This is more than a checklist. It is a companion for the journey—meant to help you start strong, stay centered, and serve faithfully.

Perfect for:
✔️ Senior Pastors stepping into a new church
✔️ Associate Ministers preparing for their first call
✔️ Denominational leaders coaching new pastors
✔️ Ministry training cohorts and pastoral residencies

Do not step into your next assignment without this guide.

Start well. Serve well. Stay well.