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"When are you going to become a real pastor?" "When are you going to get your own church?" "How long will you be here?" During his thirty-one years serving in churches across the country, Doug Fagerstrom has both known the joys of being a ministry staff member and experienced many misconceptions of the role. In The Ministry Staff Member, he draws on his vast experience to correct false notions and provide a clear, accurate understanding. This comprehensive and practical handbook provides staff members-paid and volunteer, church and parachurch-with invaluable tools for success and helps those around them to better understand and appreciate the importance of what they do. Dozens of sidebar articles and suggested resource lists provide a useful toolbox you'll want to turn to again and again.

TERM	PRICE	DUE
SEMESTER	$10.00	Aug 02
QUARTER	$10.00	Jul 19
SHORT TERM	$10.00	Jun 07

Foreword by Leith Anderson

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Foreword by Ed Dobson

11

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Acknowledgments

13

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Introduction: Why Read This Book?

15

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PART 1: Establishing Your Ministry Identity

1. The First 100 Days

21

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2. Defining and Communicating Biblical Values and Vision

29

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3. Creating Personal and Ministry Objectives

38

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4. Growing through Evaluation

44

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5. Redefining the Role of the Nonpaid Staff Member

51

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PART 2: Becoming a Servant

6. Becoming an Intentional Servant Leader

61

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7. Defining Your Style of Leadership

67

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8. Establishing Healthy Motives and Agendas

75

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9. Establishing Healthy Boundaries of Responsibility and Accountability

80

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10. Triangulation: A Dangerous Move

87

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PART 3: Working Hard

11. Getting the Job Done

97

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12. Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Change

104

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13. Dealing with Conflict

114

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14. Responding After a Failure

122

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15. Developing a Plan for Lifelong Learning

128

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PART 4: Serving Others

16. Working with My Leader

139

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17. Working with Other Ministry Staff Leaders

146

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18. Working with Volunteers

153

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19. Serving the Governing Leaders

160

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20. Giving Responsibility to Others

167

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PART 5: Leaving a Legacy

21. Building Godly Character

177

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22. Selecting and Becoming a Mentor

185

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23. Making It for the Long Haul

191

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24. Considering a Major Change

199

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25. Finishing Well

206

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PART 6: Managing Life and Ministry

26. Creating and Managing Communication Tools

215

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27. Managing Time and Money

224

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28. Managing Difficult Relationships

234

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29. Managing Overload

242

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30. The Ministry Staff Spouse

249

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PART 7: Practical Advice for Senior and Governing Leaders

31. Hiring a Ministry Staff Member

263

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32. De-hiring a Ministry Staff Member

277

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33. Equitably Honoring Ministry Staff Members

287

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34. Building an Effective Team

297

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35. Working with One Ministry Staff Member

308

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Name and Subject Index

316

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