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Caring for Small Group Leaders A Call to Care for Our Caregivers Dr. Curtis Congo

Caring for Small Group Leaders A Call to Care for Our Caregivers Dr. Curtis Congo. 1. The World of the Small Group Leader MOTIVATION RESEARCH OF 4 GREATEST MOTIVATORS IN PASTORAL MINISTRY The ministry itself. Achievements. Use of Best Abilities. Challenging Assignments.

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Caring for Small Group Leaders A Call to Care for Our Caregivers Dr. Curtis Congo

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  1. Caring for Small Group Leaders A Call to Care for Our Caregivers Dr. Curtis Congo

  2. 1. The World of the Small Group Leader MOTIVATION RESEARCH OF 4 GREATEST MOTIVATORS IN PASTORAL MINISTRY • The ministry itself. • Achievements. • Use of Best Abilities. • Challenging Assignments

  3. EXPECTATIONS (3D) • Leadership/Church • Small Group • Self

  4. Burnout Research of Pastors that potentially contributes to Burnout & may Relate to SG Leaders • Self-Sacrifice • Fatigue • Reaction to Adverse Opinions • Pressure & Perplexity • Cost to Others • Rejection • Criticism • Loneliness

  5. LIFE • Life happens. • Work. • Family Challenges. • Bills to pay. • Health. • Relational hiccups. • Home to care for. • Personal life crisis, etc.

  6. THE SPILLOVER EFFECT • The impact on those we love (spouse/children) from the pressures of our work [& volunteer activities – e.g. SGL]. • Among men & women, ‘increases in marital discord were significantly related to declines in job satisfaction [other – volunteer activities]. Rogers, May/03

  7. 2. Jesus’ Care of His Team Refer to outline only

  8. 3. Practices Given in the Past that Made a Difference • Having a mission of SG ministry related to your church’s mission statement. • Having a structure that helps them know who to turn to. • Having a ‘Caregiver’ for the Caregivers.

  9. 3. Practices Given in the Past that Made a Difference • Getting together as a whole Caregivers group for mutual support. • On-going education, skill development. • Emphasis being put on ‘Communication’.

  10. 3. Practices Given in the Past that Made a Difference • Availability to advise. • Prayer support. • Public recognition of the ministry & leaders.

  11. Caring for Small Group Leaders A Call to Care for Our Caregivers Q/A Dr. Curtis Congo

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