Quick Tips For Christian Ministry

The first of Cam Taylor's 10 Keys to Thriving When Faced with Ministry Setbacks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refresh-ministries/message

Thinking about starting a new Christian charity project, or missions idea? Do you want to benefit from charitable donation tax receipts for your donors in Canada and the United States? Listen to a webinar replay of Chad Bruneski, Vice President of Great Commission Foundation, explaining how to get your ministry project started fast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refresh-ministries/message

Patricia Jehle gives us some practical steps and ideas to help bring about that change within your organization. She answers this question from a missionary in the field. "Give us tips and practical tools on making decisions about change, moving forward, or terminating a ministry that isn't productive or standing fast with a hope for future breakthroughs." Our Christian Ministry Maven for this episode is Patricia Jehle, a university instructor in Switzerland and a business coach.   The QT4CM podcast is a peer knowledge sharing initiative for personal and professional development of Christian ministry workers.   Quick Tips for Christian Ministry is produced with the support of the Great Commission Foundation… to benefit those who serve in the Name of Christ.      --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refresh-ministries/message

Patricia Jehle gives us tips on listening to God to make a decision regarding a ministry change. She answers this question from a missionary in the field. "Give us tips and practical tools on making decisions about change, moving forward, or terminating a ministry that isn't productive or standing fast with a hope for future breakthroughs." Our Christian Ministry Maven for this episode is Patricia Jehle, a university instructor in Switzerland and a business coach.   The QT4CM podcast is a peer knowledge sharing initiative for personal and professional development of Christian ministry workers.   Quick Tips for Christian Ministry is produced with the support of the Great Commission Foundation… to benefit those who serve in the Name of Christ.        --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refresh-ministries/message

Patricia Jehle answers this question from a missionary in the field. "Give us tips and practical tools on making decisions about change, moving forward, or terminating a ministry that isn't productive or standing fast with a hope for future breakthroughs." Our Christian Ministry Maven for this episode is Patricia Jehle, a university instructor in Switzerland and a business coach.   The QT4CM podcast is a peer knowledge sharing initiative for personal and professional development of Christian ministry workers.   Quick Tips for Christian Ministry is produced with the support of the Great Commission Foundation… to benefit those who serve in the Name of Christ.      --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refresh-ministries/message

Organizational Coach Dr. Ken Thiessen talks about how healthy congregations manage anxiety. This is the last episode of his series outlining the unhealthy ways anxiety manifests itself in congregations and Christian ministries.   It is important to understand how anxiety dominates much of the unhealthy decision making processes and broken relationships within faith-based ministries and congregations.   The QT4CM podcast is a peer knowledge sharing initiative for personal and professional development of Christian ministry workers.   Quick Tips for Christian Ministry is produced with the support of The Great Commission Foundation… to benefit those who serve in the Name of Christ.    Want to contribute your thoughts? Click here to suggest a topic for a future episode. Or, click here to send us your proposal to be interviewed.   Want more information? The Show Notes can be accessed by clicking here.     --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refresh-ministries/message

Our international security expert provides five valuable tips for planning the safety of short term mission trips.     Assign responsibility for security planning and briefing to a member of your mission team. Assign responsibility for host country research and briefing to a member of your mission team. Assign responsibility for travel planning and briefing to a member of your mission team. Assign responsibility for pastoral care to a member of your mission team. Encourage your team members to jointly decide how to handle photography and social media during the mission trip.   The QT4CM podcast is a peer knowledge sharing initiative for personal and professional development of Christian ministry workers.   Quick Tips for Christian Ministry is produced with the support of The Great Commission Foundation… to benefit those who serve in the Name of Christ.     Want to contribute your thoughts? Click here to suggest a topic for a future episode. Or, click here to send us your proposal to be interviewed.   Want

Organizational Coach Dr. Ken Thiessen talks about "over-functioning and under-functioning" — another of the five unhealthy ways anxiety manifests itself in congregations and Christian ministries.   Who are the "over-functioners" and "under-functioners"?  In your ministry context or in your congregation, is there somebody who always picks up the ball? These people oftentimes volunteer for everything. They're the backbone of ministry organizations and churches, because guess what? Everybody knows that John is going to step forward and volunteer. A lot of times, John volunteers for stuff that he's not necessarily gifted at. God hasn't called him to do that, but if I'm sitting on the sidelines, I don't have to worry things, because I just know that John is going to pick it up. It is important to understand how anxiety dominates much of the unhealthy decision making processes and broken relationships within faith-based ministries and congregations.   The QT4CM podcast is a peer knowledge sharing initiative for per

How can ministry workers in the field receive member care for trauma counselling? Our Christian Ministry Maven for this episode is Patricia Jehle, a university instructor in Switzerland and a business coach.   Often the questions of why and how to find member care for overseas ministry workers and missionaries is real and pressing.  Patricia Jehle will be addressing the issue of critical incident trauma and finding help on today’s podcast. Patricia points out the why and options of missionary and other ministry workers receiving member care.   The QT4CM podcast is a peer knowledge sharing initiative for personal and professional development of Christian ministry workers.   Quick Tips for Christian Ministry is produced with the support of the Great Commission Foundation… to benefit those who serve in the Name of Christ.    Want to contribute your thoughts? Click here to suggest a topic for a future episode. Or, click here to send us your proposal to be interviewed.   Want more information? The Show Notes can b

Organizational Coach Dr. Ken Thiessen talks about "multi-generational transmission process" — another of the five unhealthy ways anxiety manifests itself in congregations and Christian ministries. It is important to understand how anxiety dominates much of the unhealthy decision making processes and broken relationships within faith-based ministries and congregations.   The QT4CM podcast is a peer knowledge sharing initiative for personal and professional development of Christian ministry workers.   Quick Tips for Christian Ministry is produced with the support of The Great Commission Foundation… to benefit those who serve in the Name of Christ.    Want to contribute your thoughts? Click here to suggest a topic for a future episode. Or, click here to send us your proposal to be interviewed.   Want more information? The Show Notes can be accessed by clicking here.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refresh-ministries/message

Today's question comes from a pastor, and is: "How can I maintain a good rapport with my family when I'm so busy leading this church?" Our Christian Ministry Maven for this episode is Patricia Jehle, a university instructor in Switzerland and a business coach.  Patricia points out the why and how of making your family a priority when involved in a busy ministry. In this QT4CM episode she outlines a strategic approach for sustainable work life balance: Take time to reflect and assess your personal and professional values. Prioritize "God first, your family second, and your ministry third. Reframe ownership and responsibility for success:  It is God's ministry, not yours. Organize conversations with family and ministry stakeholders to clarify expectations. Proactively set home and work boundaries. Schedule time first for God and family in your daily agenda, then add work tasks.   The QT4CM podcast is a peer knowledge sharing initiative for personal and professional development of Christian ministry workers.  

How do you write an effective fundraising letter?  Anna Burns of the Great Commission Foundation gives us tips on keeping in touch with our supporting community.   The QT4CM podcast is a peer knowledge sharing initiative for personal and professional development of Christian ministry workers.   Quick Tips for Christian Ministry is produced with the support of The Great Commission Foundation… to benefit those who serve in the Name of Christ.    Want to contribute your thoughts? Click here to suggest a topic for a future episode. Or, click here to send us your proposal to be interviewed.   Want more information? The Show Notes can be accessed by clicking here.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refresh-ministries/message

Stan Belyshev is an entrepreneur, author and a life coach. Having served as a youth pastor for more than ten years has allowed Stan to understand the hearts and potential of the younger generation.  In this episode Stan outlines  The 9 Most Influential Role Models and Mind Molders that are that are Discipling the Younger Generation! In Episode 19 he spoke about his book "Generation Gap: Raising the Next Generation of Leaders" and calls for the elder generation to step up to disciple the future generation of Christian leaders. Stan Belyshev can be reached through: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanbelyshev https://www.facebook.com/groups/nexgenleaders/ https://www.youtube.com/c/stanbelyshev   The QT4CM podcast is a peer knowledge sharing initiative for personal and professional development of Christian ministry workers.   Quick Tips for Christian Ministry is produced with the support of The Great Commission Foundation… to benefit those who serve in the Name of Christ.    Want to contribute your thoughts? Click

Do you know why your donors support you?   Anna Burns of the Great Commission Foundation gives us tips on keeping in touch with our supporting community.   The QT4CM podcast is a peer knowledge sharing initiative for personal and professional development of Christian ministry workers.   Quick Tips for Christian Ministry is produced with the support of The Great Commission Foundation… to benefit those who serve in the Name of Christ.    Want to contribute your thoughts? Click here to suggest a topic for a future episode. Or, click here to send us your proposal to be interviewed.   Want more information? The Show Notes can be accessed by clicking here.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refresh-ministries/message

Organizational Coach Dr. Ken Thiessen talks about "scapegoat blaming" — another of the five unhealthy ways anxiety manifests itself in congregations and Christian ministries. It is important to understand how anxiety dominates much of the unhealthy decision making processes and broken relationships within faith-based ministries and congregations.   The QT4CM podcast is a peer knowledge sharing initiative for personal and professional development of Christian ministry workers.   Quick Tips for Christian Ministry is produced with the support of The Great Commission Foundation… to benefit those who serve in the Name of Christ.    Want to contribute your thoughts? Click here to suggest a topic for a future episode. Or, click here to send us your proposal to be interviewed.   Want more information? The Show Notes can be accessed by clicking here.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refresh-ministries/message

Are you showing your donors consistent gratitude?   Anna Burns of the Great Commission Foundation gives us tips on keeping in touch with our supporting community.   The QT4CM podcast is a peer knowledge sharing initiative for personal and professional development of Christian ministry workers.   Quick Tips for Christian Ministry is produced with the support of The Great Commission Foundation… to benefit those who serve in the Name of Christ.    Want to contribute your thoughts? Click here to suggest a topic for a future episode. Or, click here to send us your proposal to be interviewed.   Want more information? The Show Notes can be accessed by clicking here.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refresh-ministries/message

Organizational Coach Dr. Ken Thiessen talks about "self-differentiation" — one of the five unhealthy ways anxiety manifests itself in congregations and Christian ministries. It is important to understand how anxiety dominates much of the unhealthy decision making processes and broken relationships within faith-based ministries and congregations.   The QT4CM podcast is a peer knowledge sharing initiative for personal and professional development of Christian ministry workers.   Quick Tips for Christian Ministry is produced with the support of The Great Commission Foundation… to benefit those who serve in the Name of Christ.    Want to contribute your thoughts? Click here to suggest a topic for a future episode. Or, click here to send us your proposal to be interviewed.   Want more information? The Show Notes can be accessed by clicking here.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refresh-ministries/message

Anna Burns of the Great Commission Foundation gives us tips on keeping in touch with our supporting community.   The QT4CM podcast is a peer knowledge sharing initiative for personal and professional development of Christian ministry workers.   Quick Tips for Christian Ministry is produced with the support of The Great Commission Foundation… to benefit those who serve in the Name of Christ.    Want to contribute your thoughts? Click here to suggest a topic for a future episode. Or, click here to send us your proposal to be interviewed.   Want more information? The Show Notes can be accessed by clicking here.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refresh-ministries/message

Organizational Coach Dr. Ken Thiessen talks about "triangulation" — one of the five unhealthy ways anxiety manifests itself in congregations and Christian ministries. It is important to understand how anxiety dominates much of the unhealthy decision making processes and broken relationships within faith-based ministries and congregations. The QT4CM podcast is a peer knowledge sharing initiative for personal and professional development of Christian ministry workers.   Quick Tips for Christian Ministry is produced with the support of The Great Commission Foundation… to benefit those who serve in the Name of Christ.    Want to contribute your thoughts? Click here to suggest a topic for a future episode. Or, click here to send us your proposal to be interviewed.   Want more information? The Show Notes can be accessed by clicking here.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refresh-ministries/message

Anna Burns of The Great Commission Foundation gives us five tips to reframe our attitude about fundraising. Trust God Learn to Ask It is Partnership Make Time Be Bold.   The QT4CM podcast is a peer knowledge sharing initiative for personal and professional development of Christian ministry workers.   Quick Tips for Christian Ministry is produced with the support of The Great Commission Foundation… to benefit those who serve in the Name of Christ.    Want to contribute your thoughts? Click here to suggest a topic for a future episode. Or, click here to send us your proposal to be interviewed.   Want more information? The Show Notes can be accessed by clicking here.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/refresh-ministries/message