Just a Note to Say Thanks
The importance of saying thank you is too often overlooked. Pastors need to hear it just like everyone else.
The importance of saying thank you is too often overlooked. Pastors need to hear it just like everyone else.
People expect a lot from their pastor. What we sometimes fail to remember is that they, like us, are human.
I think we can all agree that focusing on wellbeing at work is of great importance, and benefit, to both the employee and the employer. Have you ever wondered how that looks for pastors?
I loved that my husband was the pastor. That he was called into ministry. And I was eager to walk alongside him, supporting and encouraging him as I was able. What I didn’t want was to be seen as “part of the package.”
What happens when church members and community folks contact the church for something? What kind of experience do they have when checking out the church’s website or calling the church office?
Believe it or not, there are some folks whose hearts beat a little faster when they get to fill in a form. Yup. They actually like filling in all the boxes. If you’re one of these people, you understand. If you’re not, please don’t quit reading. This post is really for you.
Every person needs to feel appreciated. Pastors, and their spouses, are no exception. I remember getting movie tickets in the mail. No note, just tickets. It brought tears to my eyes. A small thing? Some would think so, but to us it was huge.
The ultimate goal of CRCNA ministries is to transform lives and communities worldwide. Now that’s a goal! How do we even begin to tackle a goal as grand as this? One step at a time.
Thanks for sharing what you've done for your pastor Aviva. May more people show their appreciation for their pastor.
Thanks for these additional important ways to tend to wellbeing. All are good practices!
Thanks for taking the time to write this Dan. Your research will benefit many churches who are wondering about this very topic.
Rob, our office (Pastor Church Resources) has created a training tool on pastor evaluations. You can access a copy here https://network.crcna.org/sites/default/files/documents/Evaluation_Essen...
Beautifully written Syd. Thank you!
Thanks for this terrific article Jill! How wonderful that your church allows you to be you and to choose which gifts you'll share in its ministry. From my work with pastors' spouses over the past...
Hi Leon,
We have a great resource for that. "Evaluation Essentials for Congregational Leaders" You can find a PDF of it here or, if you'd like hard copies (for only the cost of shipping),...
Thanks for sharing this most encouraging post! Hopefully you'll receive inquiries about what GR East is up to. :)
Ah Meg,
Your first post is a delight - so very you. Looking forward to both Synod and your comments on it. :)
Hi Leon,
The vision/dreaming session that Meg refers to is something that I do at our SCE Learning Events. If you want to know it involves, let me know.
Lis