Podcast Episode #257
Other than salary and benefits, these ministry tools of the trade can be some of the most helpful for pastors and church staff.
Some highlights from today’s episode include:
- These items are extremely helpful for pastors and staff when doing ministry.
- If you want to make a pastor or staff member happy, tell them they have a book allowance.
- If churches can’t afford to pay for the cost of continuing education, they can at least consider giving time off if needed.
- I have been delighted with how churches have started making coaching available to pastors and staff.
- Pastors in civic clubs have great opportunities to meet community leaders.
- Your church might not be able to provide all of these, but churches can provide at least some of them.
The thirteen tools of the trade we discuss are:
- Computer
- Cell phone
- Books
- Online Study Library
- Conferences
- Continuing education
- Automobile
- House
- Book Shelves
- Health Club Membership
- Subscriptions
- Coaching
- Civic Club Membership
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Resources Mentioned in Today’s Podcast
- WORDsearch: Visit myWSB.com and register for an account. Use redemption code: G42VVVWP9R to access your free Pastor’s Library.
- MyLeadershipPipeline.com
- ChurchAnswers.com
- Ministers’ Housing Allowance – Rainer on Leadership #035
