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New Directors’ Bootcamp Fall 2013 Member Care and Development. Why member care?. Occupational hazards Attrition statistics from a global study 47% leave ministry in first 5 years 71% of attrition is for preventable reasons Biblical example Stewardship. Components of member care.
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New Directors’ BootcampFall 2013Member Care and Development
Why member care? • Occupational hazards • Attrition statistics from a global study • 47% leave ministry in first 5 years • 71% of attrition is for preventable reasons • Biblical example • Stewardship
Components of member care • Encouragement • Equipping • Empowerment
Providers of Member Care • Home Office • Sending office • International office • Sending church • Field/team leadership • Other providers • The missionary!
Characteristics of member care • Holistic
Characteristics of member care • Holistic • Developmental singles, couples, families, MKs • Intentional
Goals of member care • Health and well-being • Fruitfulness • Sustainability • Thrive in spite of adversity – Jer. 17:7-8
MCD on the Field • MCD Providers on the field • Key skills needed • Be alert to potential needs • Ask good questions • Active listening • Trust building • Conflict resolution • Guiding personal/professional development • Communication with the sending office