Faithful in the Gaps: Temporary Roles, Eternal Impact is a timely and encouraging resource for preachers, retired pastors, young men in training, and anyone entrusted with pulpit responsibilities in seasons of transition. Whether you're standing in for a pastor on vacation, serving as an interim during a pastoral search, or stepping back into the pulpit after retirement, this booklet reminds you that temporary roles matter—eternally.

Based on Titus 3:12 and other biblical principles, Faithful in the Gaps explores the overlooked but vital ministry of filling in without taking over. With the heart of a shepherd and the voice of experience, Pastor Marvin McKenzie draws on over forty years of ministry to teach and encourage those who serve in the “in-between” moments of church life. This is not about chasing a position—it’s about faithfully standing in the gap, preaching the Word, and supporting the work of the local church until God brings the next man.

You’ll find biblical insight and practical encouragement in chapters like:

• Understanding the Temporary Call
  God’s work often includes short assignments. They matter more than you may realize.
• The Ministry of Pulpit Supply
  How to preach with conviction while honoring the authority and structure of the local church.
• Serving as an Interim Shepherd
  How to stabilize, encourage, and hold the line without stepping beyond your role.
• Retired, But Not Released
  Your calling didn’t end when your position did. You still have much to offer.
• The Young Man in Training
  How to gain experience, grow in humility, and prepare for the day God sends you.

This book will benefit:

• Retired pastors who still have a voice to lift and a heart to serve
• Men asked to fill pulpits for a Sunday, a month, or a season
• Churches seeking faithful help during pastoral transitions
• Bible college students preparing for the ministry
• Young preachers learning the value of “little” assignments

Throughout its pages, Faithful in the Gaps upholds the high calling of preaching, the importance of biblical authority, and the sacred responsibility of rightly dividing the Word—even if you're only preaching once. It reminds every servant of God that obedience in small things lays the foundation for greater things to come.

Ministry isn’t just found in long-term pastorates or full-time positions. It’s found in faithfulness—wherever, whenever, and however God calls. From the seasoned preacher nearing the end of his race to the young man just stepping into his first pulpit, every servant matters in the work of the Lord.

Whether you are holding the line while a church seeks its next pastor or simply filling in for a week, your role isn’t second-class—it’s vital. This book affirms that truth and equips you to serve with clarity, humility, and eternal impact.

For more Bible-based teaching and training resources, visit marvinmckenzie.org.