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Sizzlin ’ summer series Session 6 “It’s an easy job, really it is!. Shared by Alice Klement, sklement@shlutheran.org , August 2010, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, San Antonio Texas with The Equipper, www.theequipper.org . Attitudes. No. Yes. I’m not needed You’re not needed.
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Sizzlin’ summer seriesSession 6“It’s an easy job, really it is! Shared by Alice Klement, sklement@shlutheran.org, August 2010, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, San Antonio Texas with The Equipper, www.theequipper.org.
Attitudes No Yes • I’m not needed • You’re not needed • Equal Concern • Common Good • Use your gift • Gifts are for service • Christ is the Head • Body grows as each part does its work
Herb decided that kayaking with sharks is safer than being roped into being congregational president.
THE BOARD DIDN’T KNOW WHY
Getting the Proper Focus Recruitment Focus Body of Christ Focus • See need • Church as organization • Ends when someone says yes • Burn out • Ignore problems • See person • Church-living body • Support while serving • Encourage good choice • Deal with problems
How to help each other served:Multiplying your ministry • Teach and talk about serving • Ministry descriptions • Help people discover their gifts • Welcome and train new volunteers (a connector in each ministry; someone to talk to) • Support and thank all volunteers • Address problems
Ministry Fair Ministry Fair: September 18 & 19 Come, see opportunities to serve at Shepherd Is God calling you to start a ministry? If you are in a leadership position – • Prepare a display • Ministry descriptions • Have Connectors in place • Get ready to welcome the Body of Christ • Alice is ready to help match people and ministry