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Engaging the Congregation
- This 2 hour, in-person session looks at interpersonal concepts such as approachability, being good listeners, and letting people know we care.
- We discuss ways to encourage good relationships and interactions with the entire congregation.
- We share common (mis)perceptions which people can have concerning the pulpit and what ministers can do to help provide clarity.
Further Information
Engaging the Congregation Webinar
In this webinar, we looked at some of these key questions. To help us consider some experience in answering these questions, we solicited input from a panel of three ministering brothers, Elder Bro. Marvin Dotterer, Elder Bro. Jeff Grimm, and retired minister Kevin Knapp.
Additional Articles
Overview of Mental Health and Relationship Issues
Note: It is highly recommended that the ministers’ wives be included in this training. This 2 hour, in-person session looks at the most common reasons people seek help and the most common barriers they have to seeking help. We discuss the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual model for human beings
Resiliency in the Ministry
This 2 hour, in-person session focuses on what resiliency is and why it is essential for those in the ministry. We learn about risk factors that lower resilience and fuel burnout and how Satan takes advantage of them. We discuss the characteristics of resilient people and how to grow in
Understanding Personality and Spiritual Gifts Within the Minister Group
Note: Approximately 2 hours of pre-work is required. Pre-work: Each minister and wife complete a Livstyle profile and reads over their results prior to the training. The 2 hour, in-person session helps ministers and wives consider how their personality influences their communication and engagement with the church and with each
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