Jack of All Trades-Drama Skit

Jack of All Trades-Drama Skit

Themes: Pastor Appreciation; Serving in the Ministry
Categories: Pastor Appreciation 
Summary:

When Tony, a young and eager seminary student, shows up to job shadow Pastor Jack for the day, he learns that a pastor must possess more skills than just knowing the Bible and counseling people.  Jack tells Tony that a pastor must have a sense of humor to deal with some of the day-to-day craziness; have the patience of Job; and drive a car with good gas mileage.  And it's not just the pastor, but the pastor's wife as well: she should probably love kids, know how to cook and be as flexible as a rubberband.  Essentially, a pastor is a "jack of all trades," not only knowing the Bible but knowing how to fix leaky toilets and broken door knobs as well. When Tony asks Pastor Jack if it's all worth it, Jack responds honestly by saying "yes."  When Tony has his doubts, Jack shows Tony a hand-written note he received from a church member, detailing how if it wasn't for Pastor Jack and his wife, she would never have come to know Christ.  And according to Pastor Jack, "that's what makes it all worthwhile."

 

 
Notes:

This humorous skit reminds us that pastor's and their wives have a unique ministry and that we often don't know what takes place "behind the scenes." Perfect for Pastor Appreciation or any time you want to show a little "love" to your pastor and his family.

 
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Characters: 5 (2 Male, 3 Female)
Length: 8-10 minutes
 
Excerpt (Sample)

Setting: A   pastor's office - there should be a desk and chair, and then 2 extra chairs   in front of the desk. A Bible sits on the desk.

As   the scene opens, Pastor Jack and his secretary, Sherry enter.  Jack has a briefcase in his hand and Sherry   has a small stack of messages. Jack lays his briefcase on the desk. 

Sherry:

Here's your   messages.  Nothing too urgent.  (smiles)   But it's still early. 

Jack:

I'll enjoy it   while I can. So, who's that young man sitting in the lobby?

Sherry:

He's the seminary   student here to job shadow you for the day.    Remember?  He called last week   and set up the appointment.

Jack:

Oh right, young   Tony.  Is that today?  I forgot all about it.  What would I do without you here to keep   track of everything?

Sherry:

Just remember me   on secretaries day.  I'll be expecting   a huge bouquet of roses and lunch reservations at Giovanni's.

Jack:

You've seen my   paycheck, right? 

Sherry:

 I'll settle for a Dr. Pepper and some   M&M's. 

Jack:

Deal.

Sherry:

Do you need a few   minutes or should I go ahead and send Tony in? He seems pretty anxious to   meet with you. 

Jack:

Young and   eager....I remember those days.  Go   ahead and send him in. 

Jack   looks through the messages he was given, as Sherry exits. After a moment,   Tony, a young man in his early 20's enters.    He is dressed in business attire.

Tony:

(smiling and excited, extends his hand to   Jack) Hi Pastor Jack.  It's nice to   finally meet you.  I've heard so many   great things about you and this church.    Thanks for letting me tag along with you today.

Jack:

(shaking Tony's hand) I'm glad to have   you Tony.  Have a seat. 

Jack   sits in the chair behind his desk as Tony sits in a chair in front of the   desk

Jack:

So Tony, tell me,   how many years have you been in seminary?

Tony:

This is my first   year, Sir.

Jack:

And if I may ask,   why do you want to be a pastor?

Tony:

Well, I've been   studying the Bible ever since I was a young boy.  I know it forwards and backwards!  I enjoy teaching others about God's word   and in general, I like being able to help others. 

Jack:

That's a great   answer Tony.  It reminds me of myself   when I was your age.

Tony:

Why, thank you,   Sir!

Jack:

But let me ask   you a more important question.

Tony:

(in great anticipation) Yes, Sir.  And what would that be?

Jack:

What kind of car   do you drive?

Tony:

(a   bit confused)   A Ford truck. Why?

Jack:

And what kind of   gas mileage go you get on that thing?

Tony:

(still confused) About 16-

17 miles to the gallon,   I guess. But what...

Jack:

(shaking   his head) No,   no, no....you're gonna want to get rid of that and buy something that's more   fuel efficient. 

Tony:

What does that   have to do with...

Jack:

(interrupting) Because you're going to   be driving....a LOT!

Tony:

But...

Jack:

(ignoring Tony) What kind of skills do   you have?

Tony:

Skills?

Jack:

Do you know how   to fix a leaky faucet?

Tony:

No.

Jack:

Do you know   anything about air conditioning and heating?

Tony:

No.

Jack:

Can you do any   type of carpentry work?

Tony:

I can use a   hammer and nail, maybe a drill but that's about it.

Jack:

Then you need to   learn those skills.

Tony:

Which one?

Jack:

All of them! 

Tony:

I don't   understand...

Jack:

Do you have a   good sense of humor?

Tony:

I'd like to think   so. 

Jack:

Good. You're   gonna need it. Are you married?

Tony:

(holds up his left hand and wiggles his   ring finger) Eight months next week.

Jack:

Can she cook?

Tony:

(hesitates) Define cook.

Jack:

Invest in cooking   lessons.  Is she good with kids?

Tony:

(enthusiastically)  Yes!    She loves kids!

Jack:

Well, that's a   plus.  Is your wife pretty   flexible?  Does she mind if you have to   change your plans at the last minute?

Tony:

She's not a big   fan of it.  Last week I had to   cancel...

Jack:

(interrupts) You'll have to work on   that.  She needs to be as flexible as a   rubber band!  Do you consider yourself   to be a patient man?

Tony:

I guess so.

Jack:

Guessing isn't   good enough, Tony! You've got to know!  You've got have the patience of Job for a   ministry like this!

Tony:

Look, I   appreciate all the advice but I really don't see...

Jack:

(ignoring   him) You're   young.  You're full of hopes and dreams   and high expectations. Right? 

Tony:

Right.

Jack:

You think being a   pastor involves putting together a sermon or two during the week, maybe a   Bible study here or there...

Tony:

Yes.

Jack:

Maybe a few   weddings or funerals and possibly some counseling sessions.  Yes?

Tony:

Pretty much.

Jack:

That's all a part   of it, of course, but there's a whole   lot more that they don't teach you at seminary.

Tony:

Like what?

Jack:

Like, you have to   be a "jack of all trades."

Tony:

A what?

Jack:

You have to be   good at everything.

Tony:

But that's   impossible.  Nobody can be good at everything.

Sherry:

(enters) Sorry to bother you Pastor   Jack but the toilet is leaking again in the ladies' restroom.

Jack:

Thanks   Sherry.  I'll look into it.  (to   Tony) See, you've got to be a plumber.

Tony:

Can't you just   hire someone?

Jack   and Sherry look at each other and laugh

Sherry:

(to   Jack) Oh, and   Shirley Cummings is here to see you.

Jack:

Fine.  Send her in.

Sherry   exits and after a moment Shirley enters.    Jack and Tony stand as Shirley enters the stage

Shirley:

(to Tony) Hello young man.  (to   Jack) Pastor, I need to talk with you about something very   important.  (she sits in the empty chair)

Jack   sits on the side of the desk, while Tony sits back down in the chair

Jack:

Okay, what is   it? 

Shirley:

I don't   appreciate your last few sermons being directed at me and I'm here to ask you   to stop.

Jack:

I can assure you   they were not intended to be directed at you, Shirley. Why would you think   that?

Shirley:

Well, the first   week it happened, I actually didn't mind.    In your sermon you said, "Shirley,   goodness and mercy will follow you all the days of your life and you will   dwell in the house of the Lord forever." 

Jack   and Tony look at each other and smile

Shirley:

Honestly, I was   quite flattered to be singled out like that.    But then after last week, I was horrified!

Jack:

And why is that?

Shirley:

Because in your   sermon you made a point to say, "Shirley,   your sins will find you out!"    I felt that was crossing the line and to be honest, quite cruel!  How dare...

Jack:

This is a simple   misunderstanding.  I think I can clear   this up pretty easily if you'll just give me a moment.

Jack   picks up the Bible and flips to a passage

Jack:

Look here.  (points   to a scripture and shows Shirley)  The   verse says"Surely, goodness and mercy will follow   you...."  not Shirley.  The same with the other passage.  See?  (he flips to another passage and shows   Shirley) "Surely, you're sins will find you out."

Shirley:

(gets   an embarrassed look on her face)   Well, isn't this embarrassing?   I'll   let myself out.  Good day, Pastor.

Shirley   hangs her head in shame as she exits quickly

Jack:

(to Tony) See?  A sense of humor.

Sherry:

(enters, speaks to Jack) Dan called and   asked if you could take him to the airport on Wednesday, and Sally called to   remind you to pick her up at 1:30 for her doctor's appointment on   Thursday. 

Jack:

Tell Dan I'd be   happy to, and tell Sally I've got her on my calendar and I'll be there at   1:30 sharp.

Sherry:

Will do.

Jack:

(to   Tony) See what   I mean about the gas mileage? 

Tony:

But you're happy   to do it, right?

Jack:

Absolutely!  But I enjoy it more when I get 42 miles to the gallon in my Honda!