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Portfolio of ACCFS Minister Support Sessions
“Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.” 1 Thessalonians 5:14
ACCFS exists to support the church leadership and congregations in fulfilling the overall church mission. The support sessions we have assembled below are based on the types of situations ministers come into contact with as they serve in the church. Our desire is to support you as you interact with people in the church in order to glorify God by following the teaching given in 1 Thessalonians 5:14.
General Notes:
- Each of the sessions is 120 minutes in length.
- You are welcome to include the ministers’ wives in some or all of the sessions.
- Feel free to set aside additional time for us to discuss how to deal with specific difficult mental health and/or relationship situations in your local church.
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Overview of Mental Health and Relationship Issues
Note: It is highly recommended that the ministers’ wives be included in this training. This 2 hour, in-person session looks at the most common reasons people seek help and the most common barriers they have to seeking help. We discuss the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual model for human beings
Resiliency in the Ministry
This 2 hour, in-person session focuses on what resiliency is and why it is essential for those in the ministry. We learn about risk factors that lower resilience and fuel burnout and how Satan takes advantage of them. We discuss the characteristics of resilient people and how to grow in
Engaging the Congregation
This 2 hour, in-person session looks at interpersonal concepts such as approachability, being good listeners, and letting people know we care. We discuss ways to encourage good relationships and interactions with the entire congregation. We share common (mis)perceptions which people can have concerning the pulpit and what ministers can do
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