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6. Conclusion

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Complete this lesson by sharing these final thoughts

Now that you have completed this course, identify the action items you want to make personally and together as a board.

Personally:
As a Board:

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Spiritual: Pray for them; Church Responsibilities: Work in partnership with them; Family: Pray for them; Physical: Make sure they are not over worked and that they are taking care of themselves; Mental: Support them by being a good listner; Social: Make sure they are spending time outside of church with their families; Financial: Make sure they are compensated for their labors
crc350z04@yahoo.com
12/09/2019
He received more than full payment in gifts (money) from the Phillipians and encouragement from the household of Onesiphorus.
jacksonhewitt3017@gmail.com
12/09/2019
Elders for the called staff. My experience has been that these procedures are very similar to what we are doing.
johno@timothylutheran.com
12/09/2019
Be peaceful and full of the Spirit when interacting with one another. Do so with gratitude for the person you're dealing with. Do everythign in the name of Jesus.
johno@timothylutheran.com
12/09/2019
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Spiritual: Pray for them; Church Responsibilities: Work in partnership with them; Family: Pray for them; Physical: Make sure they are not over worked and that they are taking care of themselves; Mental: Support them by being a good listner; Social: Make sure they are spending time outside of church with their families; Financial: Make sure they are compensated for their labors

December 9, 2019 at 11:33:24 AM

He received more than full payment in gifts (money) from the Phillipians and encouragement from the household of Onesiphorus.

December 9, 2019 at 11:31:34 AM

Elders for the called staff. My experience has been that these procedures are very similar to what we are doing.

December 9, 2019 at 6:39:09 AM

Be peaceful and full of the Spirit when interacting with one another. Do so with gratitude for the person you're dealing with. Do everythign in the name of Jesus.

December 9, 2019 at 6:37:34 AM

Have appropriate check-ins with teh workers to make sure that they're doing okay.

December 9, 2019 at 6:36:15 AM

The elders and the exec board. Technically, the whole congregation should be involved.

December 9, 2019 at 6:35:42 AM

Spiritual: Pray for them, offer them encouragement.; Church Responsibilities: Ask what responsibilities they're shouldering that don't have to be done by a church worker and could be done by a volunteer.; Family: Make sure that they are given the time they need with their families.; Physical: Ensure that they have adequate healthcare coverage. Make sure that they are not overworking themselves.; Mental: Encourage them to be honest in "safe spaces" to blow off steam as needed.; Social: Encourage them to develop friendships outside of the congregation.; Financial: Ensure that they are adequately compensated for their work.

December 9, 2019 at 6:35:16 AM

Financially, with respect and honor, holding them accountable for the way they live their lives.

December 9, 2019 at 6:32:27 AM

Financially and emotionally.

December 9, 2019 at 6:30:48 AM

Board of Elders, supervisors of hourly workers, and Personnel Committee complete performance reviews for the various church positions.

December 8, 2019 at 9:59:17 PM

In all things, give thanks and let the Lord fill your heart with gladness and gratitude. Take seriously the Messiah's message and let it control your lifestyle among believers.

December 8, 2019 at 9:51:48 PM

Lay leaders should literally practice asking church workers if they need help with something or if there is something that can be done to help members of their families.

December 8, 2019 at 9:46:41 PM

Historically, this has been the focus of elders in Lutheran churches, but I think it is important for all lay leaders to offer support as needed.

December 8, 2019 at 9:44:03 PM

Spiritual: Encourage church workers to study the Word and receive Holy Communion just as often as they encourage their parishioners. ; Church Responsibilities: Encourage church workers to train lay leaders to be proficient in helping to carry out ministry. ; Family: Remind church workers that they first minister to their family before ministering to the congregation. ; Physical: Remind church workers they must get lots of sleep and take time to exercise to take care of their own physical health.; Mental: Church workers must be reminded that mental exhaustion will not only inhibit ministering to others but also inhibit their own proper perspective as one of God's servants.; Social: Remind church workers that it is just fine and natural to relax with family and friends in a predominantly social situation. It is ok not to "talk shop" when enjoying time away from church.; Financial: Remind church workers that they do not need to feel pressure to be the financial "model" that the congregation should emulate but also exhibit common sense with regard to proper stewardship of personal resources.

December 8, 2019 at 9:39:32 PM

Spiritual: Encourage church workers to study the Word and receive Holy Communion just as often as they encourage their parishioners. ; Church Responsibilities: Encourage church workers to train lay leaders to be proficient in helping to carry out ministry. ; Family: Remind church workers that they first minister to their family before ministering to the congregation. ; Physical: Remind church workers they must get lots of sleep and take time to exercise to take care of their own physical health.; Mental: Church workers must be reminded that mental exhaustion will not only inhibit ministering to others but also inhibit their own proper perspective as one of God's servants.; Social: Remind church workers that it is just fine and natural to relax with family and friends in a predominantly social situation. It is ok not to "talk shop" when enjoying time away from church.; Financial: Remind church workers that they do not need to feel pressure to be the financial "model" that the congregation should emulate but also exhibit common sense with regard to proper stewardship of personal resources.

December 8, 2019 at 9:39:25 PM

Share successes and good results from their teachings, recognize church workers' worthiness of their wages, regard them highly in appreciation for them as they lead and admonish as necessary.

December 8, 2019 at 9:22:43 PM

They shared in concerns/hardships and refreshed him.

December 8, 2019 at 9:12:38 PM

Spiritual: Ensure they have adequate time to devote to their own spiritual growth. Lay leadership to have regular check ups with professional church workers. ; Church Responsibilities: Ensure that their responsibilities are not overwhelming them by having checks and balances in place; have a plan to enact if the need occurs to rebalance responsibilities. ; Family: Lay leaders should ensure that the duties of the professional church workers still allow for time with their own families as well as their church families. ; Physical: Have regular check ins with professional church workers to assess their physical state. Ensure that stress management is available to them as well as professional help if necessary. ; Mental: Have regular check ins with professional church workers to assess their mental state. Especially in times of conflict or even during busy church season. Ensure that stress management is available to them as well as professional help if necessary. ; Social: Unsure how to respond to this one. ; Financial: Ensure that the church can financially provide a compensatory salary to each of its church workers.

December 8, 2019 at 8:50:46 PM

I truthfully do not know who performs evaluations for our pastors.

December 8, 2019 at 8:46:29 PM

Teach and admonish one another in all wisdom and with gratitude in our hearts and whatever we do , do it in the name of Lord Jesus.

December 8, 2019 at 8:46:23 PM

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