Jesus was a carpenter. His disciples were fishermen. Even Moses made a living as a shepherd.

Just like in biblical times, many church leaders today are holding down second jobs.

Its becoming a cultural norm, said Gabe Dodd, lead pastor of The Branch Church in Dahlonega. When I started in ministry in 2008, I didnt know of anybody (who) was doing bivocational stuff. But today its kind of normal.

Dodd works part time, about three days a week, at a Starbucks in Cumming. He works at least two days at the church and keeps Saturdays open for his family.

Trying to keep a balance, with all three different aspects happy, can be a little bit difficult, Dodd said. There are a lot of times when I go to bed feeling like I should have done more for family time or church time. Or people are asking me to pick up shifts at Starbucks.

Dodd said while hes heard a lot of pastors predict bivocational ministry will become the way churches are run in the future, hes not exactly sold on the idea for himself.

Its just funny that books are being written about it now and theres conferences where they talk about it and some pastors are pushing this is the way to go, Dodd said. But Im one of those guys where Ill do it for a season, but this is not the way I want to do it for the rest of my life.

Scott Waters, pastor of Victory Baptist Church in Gainesville, had to return to bivocational life after a period of working full time in the church. He now works full time selling nuts and bolts for House of Threads in Gainesville as well as serving the Gainesville church. He focuses on studying Scripture and spending time with his family after his work day is completed.

I believe that being a bivocational pastor keeps me in touch with things that your church members go through on a day-to-day basis, Waters said. Keeps me in touch with what its like to work and serve God, too. It has its advantages, but its a little tiresome sometimes.

While Waters doesnt hesitate to admit there are daily challenges of balancing his multiple roles, he sees the opportunities for ministry.

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(June 19, 2014) Americans spend a lot of money on home appliances and electronics$3,000 on average.

That total doesnt even include air conditioning or furnaces! So, when buying a new appliance, it pays to get the best deals.

One way to do that is to go with what you know and what you can trust. That applies to the product and the company that makes it.

I bought my refrigerator about 45 years ago, and I have never had a repair on it! Its a Whirlpool product, and I love it, said Donna Mobley.

Donna shops at h.h. gregg on 96th street in Indianapolis. And despite giving them an A+ rating, she still is a very careful shopper. Right now, shes looking for a washer. Her Whirlpool refrigeratorwhich again is nearly a half-century oldis still going strong.

Her advice is simple, but a lot of people dont do it.

I think it depends on what your pocketbook can afford, what kind of laundry you have to do and how much youre going to use it, she said. If youve got a lot of kids, I say buy a lesser model without all the bells and whistles. If you can afford it, then more is fine.

The people we spoke with at h.h. gregg agree with Donna. They also say you shouldnt let any sales person push you into a product you dont want or need.

We qualify people to their needs. For example, if youre buying a refrigerator and a customer stocks it with pizzas, they really have no need for a fridge with a massive amount of cubic feet. Thats just a waste of money, said Kyle Schroeder, a general manager at h.h. gregg.

If youre outfitting your home, try buying all of your appliances at one place. Sometimes youll get a bundled deal, just like cable companies offer when you combine TV, phone and internet service. Dont be afraid to negotiate. While some places have set prices, others have wiggle room or simply guarantee the lowest price.

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Edward Lawrence Franko, 84, of Wind Ridge, died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at home.

He was born Thursday, January 9, 1930 in Canonsburg, a son of the late Albert L. Franko and Anna Petrous Franko.

Mr. Franko's Baptism was at the St. Patricks Church in Canonsburg. He was a graduate of Canonsburg High School class of 1948. He was a Veteran of the Korean War having served with the U.S. Marines. He was 1 of 3 of the first coaches of Wind Ridge Little League Baseball and T-Ball. He was a member of the Aleppo and State Grange. Mr. Franko was an avid hunter and pool shooter having belonged to 2 leagues in Waynesburg. He owned and operated Empire Service as an Appliance Repair Tech from 1964 to 1992.

He is survived by his wife Shirley Cox Franko, whom he married on May 18, 1978 in Lancaster City, Pennsylvania.

Also surviving are eight children, Ruth Ann (Ronald) Jacobs, of New Freeport, George E. Franko, of Wheeling, West Virginia, Richard D.(Melissa) Franko, of Twin Rocks, Pennsylvania, Amy L.(Terrie) Johnson, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Heather Cox, of Wind Ridge, Renee (Thomas) McConnell, of Washington, Sandy ( and the late William) House, of Little Mountain, South Carolina and Michael Franko, of Bridgeville; fifteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren; two sisters, Elizabeth Markovich, of Catawba, North Carolina and Joyce Franko, of Canonsburg; two brothers, William (Gerrie) Franko, of Westland, Michigan and Jerome (Cathy) Franko, of Buffalo, New York and several nieces and nephews.

Deceased are one sister, Judy Carroll and one brother, Albert Franko.

Friends will be received from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. the time of the Prayer Service on Friday, June 20, 2014 in the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc., Daryl L. Throckmorton, Owner/Director, 197 N. Maiden St., Waynesburg, with Father Richard J. Thompson as Celebrant. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurrary. Information is online at http://www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com.

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