How To Thrive In Associate Staff Ministry

Author : Kevin E. Lawson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2000-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781566995498

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How to Thrive in Associate Staff Ministry by Kevin E. Lawson Pdf

Contents include: Foreword, by Lovett H. Weems, Jr. Preface Introduction CHAPTER 1. Finding Satisfaction in Following God's Direction CHAPTER2. Working Well with Your Supervisor and Fellow Associates CHAPTER 3. Foundational Attitudes and Commitments CHAPTER4. Church Environments that Enable Thriving CHAPTER 5. Sustaining Personal Spiritual Vitality CHAPTER 6. Building Supportive Relationships CHAPTER 7. Strengthening the Home Front CHAPTER 8. Savoring Joys and Weathering Storms CHAPTER 9. Thriving Skills for Female Associate Staff CHAPTER 10. Veterans' Advice to "Wanna-bes" and "Newbies" Introduction to Appendixes A and B - For Those Who Care about Associate Staff APPENDIX A. The Valued Supervisor APPENDIX B. The Supportive Church Board APPENDIX C. The "Thriving in Associate Staff Ministry" Study APPENDIX D. Professional Organizations for Associate Staff Members Further Reading for Associate Staff Members

Author : Kevin E. Lawson,Mick Boersma
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781566997522

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Associate Staff Ministry by Kevin E. Lawson,Mick Boersma Pdf

This vital revised and expanded update to How to Thrive in Associate Staff Ministry (Alban, 2000) provides guidance to the growing population of staff members employed by churches. Churches are expanding their staffs, but the turnover rate remains high, often due to stress, isolation, and conflict on the job. Lawson and Boersma address what it takes to thrive personally, professionally, and relationally within associate staff ministry. Based on updated research and interviews with over 600 veteran associate staff members from many different denominations, Lawson and Boersma describe the priorities, attitudes, and practices that can help associate staff members thrive in their ministry roles. They present, explain, and illustrate a four-part “Model for Thriving in Associate Staff Ministry,” a concrete framework that readers can use to help achieve satisfaction and balance in their own lives. In addition to addressing those in associate staff roles, the book also includes chapters to help supervising pastors and church boards support their associate staff members. Each chapter includes questions for personal reflection or discussion with others to help readers engage with the material and determine what steps they might take to improve their own experience in associate staff ministry.

Author : Kevin E. Lawson,Mick Boersma
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2017-06-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781566997874

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Supervising and Supporting Ministry Staff by Kevin E. Lawson,Mick Boersma Pdf

Surveys of pastoral staff repeatedly show that senior or supervising pastors consistently rate their working relationships with their associate staff members higher than do the associate staff members. Satisfaction levels follow similar patterns. In many cases, supervisors are not aware of or attentive to the concerns of their staff, and yet, these staff members are critical to the success of the church. Supervising and Supporting Ministry Staff is a research-based guide to the senior/associate staff relationship that is filled with real-life stories and practical advice to help readers negotiate their staff relationships successfully. The book focuses not only on the business mechanics of the supervisor/supervisee relationship, but also the full experiences of the associate staff, including emotional and spiritual needs. This helpful resource addresses congregations of all sizes across denominations and discusses a range or supervisor/supervisee relationship types.

Author : Jane Carr,Kevin E. Lawson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781538127490

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Thriving as a Single Person in Ministry by Jane Carr,Kevin E. Lawson Pdf

Churches large and small across the world and in every denomination have rising numbers of single people on their leadership staff. This book presents a research-based perspective on the joys, opportunities, and challenges of being single in vocational ministry. Through extensive interviews and focus groups, the authors present both a practical application and a positive message for those serving God as single clergy or pastoral leaders.

Author : Mark Cannister
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-23
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725240414

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Teenagers Matter by Mark Cannister Pdf

Why Teenagers Matter in the Life of the Church

Author : Barry Wayne Liesch
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2001-04
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780801063565

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The New Worship by Barry Wayne Liesch Pdf

Shows pastors how to balance new worship ideas with the traditional while focusing on the purpose of praise and fellowship.

Author : Mike Bonem,Roger Patterson
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506463308

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Leading from the Second Chair by Mike Bonem,Roger Patterson Pdf

They say it's lonely at the top. And it can be even lonelier when you are almost at the top. Church leaders who hold second-chair positions are under tremendous pressure. They are expected to do their jobs and provide leadership but to defer to the top leader too. It's a demanding balancing act. How can they lead effectively while serving under someone else's leadership? Leading from the Second Chair offers an invaluable resource to leaders who serve in second- (and third- and fourth-) chair roles, enabling them to become more productive, proactive, and fulfilled. The book reveals the paradoxes of second chair leadership. These leaders must be subordinate to the top leader yet lead in their own right. They should be deep in their expertise but wide in perspective. And they must be content in their jobs yet remain enthusiastic about their dreams for the future. Mike Bonem and Roger Patterson share their own and others' experiences of failure and success in this vital role. They offer support and practical advice for reshaping the way second-chair leaders can serve well and improve the overall performance of their church or organization. Leading from the Second Chair equips readers with the positive attitudes, skills, and strategies needed to become powerful leaders who will survive and thrive in God's service.

Author : Anne Marie Nuechterlein
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0806624221

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Improving Your Multiple Staff Ministry by Anne Marie Nuechterlein Pdf

Knowing about interpersonal dynamics and individual differences can help people better understand each other and work together more effectively.

Author : Marvin T. Judy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015011360347

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The Multiple Staff Ministry by Marvin T. Judy Pdf

Author : Bob Burns,Tasha D. Chapman,Donald C. Guthrie
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830864614

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Resilient Ministry by Bob Burns,Tasha D. Chapman,Donald C. Guthrie Pdf

What does it take to have fruitful ministry over the long haul? The stresses of pastoring are well known and can be a match for even the best-prepared, most experienced in ministry--multiple tasks, long hours, taxing responsibilities and, yes, some challenging personalities. Too often the results can be burnout, being run out or just feeling worn out. To find out how pastors can thrive as well as survive, the authors undertook a five-year in-depth research project among working pastors. Here in this ground-breaking book is the distilled wisdom of dozens of pastors who have been on the front lines of ministry. We hear from them what works, what doesn't and what distinctive issues people in ministry face. The authors uncover five key themes that promote healthy, sustainable ministry that lasts--spiritual formation, self-care, emotional and cultural intelligence, marriage and family, leadership and management. These themes are unpacked from the vantage point of ministry on the ground. Questions for personal evaluation and reflection are included throughout the book to bring home the significance of each section. This is the perfect companion for a peer cohort of pastors to read together. It can also be of value to church boards and others who want to better understand how to help sustain their pastors in ministry. In short, this is a book pastors can't live without.

Author : Christine Hoover
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493434039

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How to Thrive as a Pastor's Wife by Christine Hoover Pdf

Every pastor's wife is a faithful servant and leader in her own right. She has great influence on her church, her community, her family, and her husband, and she finds joy in seeing God move in the lives of others. Yet she also faces unique challenges that too often go unnoticed and unaddressed. At times, a pastor's wife may feel she can't talk about her struggles even with those who are closest to her, which can leave her feeling alone, depleted, and misunderstood. She may settle for this way of living, but that's not God's desire for her. Christine Hoover knows firsthand the unique struggles and opportunities afforded a pastor's wife--she's been filling that role for more than 20 years. Coming alongside as an understanding friend, she offers encouragement and guidance to the struggling pastor's wife, showing her how to make meaningful personal relationships with God, her husband, her children, her church community, and other women--relationships that will sustain her and help her thrive.

Author : Kenneth R. Mitchell
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664250270

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Multiple Staff Ministries by Kenneth R. Mitchell Pdf

Author : Ryan T. Hartwig,Courtney W. Davis,Jason A. Sniff
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310106715

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Leading Small Groups That Thrive by Ryan T. Hartwig,Courtney W. Davis,Jason A. Sniff Pdf

Nearly every church is trying to help their congregants build relationships with others, grow as disciples, and/or engage in meaningful service through small groups. Many have argued that these small groups are the preferred vehicle for relationship building, disciple making, and membership assimilation in the local church, especially in large, multisite churches. Leading Small Groups That Thrive shows small group leaders, step by step, how to plan for, launch, build, sustain, and multiply highly effective, transformational, healthy small group experiences where people grow spiritually together. Based on a large-scale research study of small group pastors, leaders, and members, Leading Small Groups That Thrive gives church leaders both what they want--practical, straightforward, actual small group member voices and experiences, and compelling guidance on how to build transformational groups complemented with real-life examples and data of successful small groups--and what they need--substantial, challenging insights and a data-driven model grounded in the latest research on church small groups.

Author : Gary L. McIntosh
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2000-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781585582068

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Staff Your Church for Growth by Gary L. McIntosh Pdf

Why, when, and how should a church add to its professional staff? Here is a practical manual dealing with the issues of hiring and utilizing multiple staff positions to encourage church growth.

Author : Penny Long Marler,D Bruce Roberts,Janet Maykus,James Bowers,Larry Dill,Brenda K. Harewood,Richard Hester,Sheila Kirton-Robbins,Marianne Labarre,Lis Van Harten,Kelli Walker-Jones
Publisher : Chalice Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780827235243

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So Much Better by Penny Long Marler,D Bruce Roberts,Janet Maykus,James Bowers,Larry Dill,Brenda K. Harewood,Richard Hester,Sheila Kirton-Robbins,Marianne Labarre,Lis Van Harten,Kelli Walker-Jones Pdf

Meant to both inspire and inform pastoral leaders, So Much Better examines the impact of peer group participation on pastoral leaders, their families, and ministries. This book goes beyond numbers and data by breathing life into the statistical bones. At this book's heart are seven peer group models including stories and examples from participants, families, and church members. Also featured is information about peer group recruitment, leadership, content, and structure, and practical advice about the cost, sustainability, and evaluation of peer groups. So Much Better can change the way you think about and perform your ministry and lead you to a life that is-- well, so much better. Authors: Penny Long Marler James Bowers Larry Dill Brenda K. Harewood Richard Hester Sheila Kirton-Robbins Marianne LaBarre Janet Maykus D. Bruce Roberts Lis Van Harten Kelli Walker-Jones From The Columbia Partnership (TCP) Leadership Series