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Partnering with
Pastors and Churches
to train and support pastors and their families |
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The Pastoral Ministries Department serves in helping to meet the
concerns and needs of ministers and their families. Within the
General Baptist vision of making disciples, raising up leaders
and growing healthy churches; pastoral ministries seeks to
support, give counseling, and provide training for those whom
God has placed in ministry. This office establishes
communication with General Baptist ministers and seeks to build
relationships among them. |
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Pastoral Care for Pastors |
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The purpose of
Pastoral Ministries is to care for the pastor and those in
ministry. This care is by providing the following services:
- Guidance and counseling in ministerial
concerns
- Training through LAMP
- Providing referral service for pastors
and churches
- Suggesting available resources for both
personal
and leadership development
- Mediating in conflict situations
- Assisting in the development of
adequate compensation package
- Encouraging participation in the
General Baptist Pension Trust
- Endorsement of Chaplains
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Pastor appreciation
is scriptural.
"The elders who rule will are to be considered worthy of
double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching
and teaching" (1 Timothy 5:17, also 1 Thessalonians
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Pastor appreciation
gives attention to God's call into ministry.
Recognizing the pastor
gives attention to a specific call from God for His work.
This awareness will have an influence on others who are
being called of God. |
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Pastor appreciation
is an opportunity to express thanks.
Appreciating those we love is to be expressed daily. But
having times set aside for special recognition makes certain
it gets done.
Setting a time for pastor appreciation gives an
opportunity for the congregation to come together in saying
"thanks." And individuals or families who have been helped
by the pastor are given a means to express gratitude. |
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Pastor appreciation
contributes to the spiritual health of the church.
Expressing appreciation
for the pastor has an influence on the fellowship of the
congregation. There is a good feeling throughout the church
when members are in harmony with their leaders and one
another. This is a love that attracts others to the church. |
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Pastor appreciation
honors the Lord who calls the pastors.
In speaking to the disciples, Jesus said, "He who receives
you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who
sent Me" (Matthew 10:40)
Our Lord is pleased when His people accept the godly
leadership of their pastors. |
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Show your
pastor and spouse your appreciation |
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■ Give a gift
certificate from a Christian bookstore, favorite restaurant,
etc.
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Promote praying for pastor and family in
the church (Scripture-based Prayers for Pastor Bookmark @
www.praymag.com ).
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Have a "Send Appreciation Note Week" for
pastor and family.
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Provide a restaurant/entertainment
"Evening Out" (without their children).
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Arrange a 2- to 3-day getaway for them.
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Complete a project they want done at their
home.
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Purchase Bible software program of
pastor's choice.
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