Ministry Mix
Real conversations for the strategies and souls of ministry leaders.
Our goal is to bring you a mix of conversations on topics you are thinking about to help you lead more strategically and care for your soul more intentionally.
Phil is the pastor of Connecting Church in Abingdon, MD. He also trains church planters with the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware and serves as an adjunct instructor at Liberty University. Phil is married to Pam and has three children.
Richard is the pastor of Canvas Church in Salisbury, MD. He also serves as the Church Planting Leader for the Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware and as a Multiplying Pastor with Send Network. Richard is married to Payton and has a dog.
Ministry Mix
4 Ways to Care for Your Team on Sundays
In this episode of the Ministry Mix podcast, Phil and Richard discuss practical ways to care for the people you lead, particularly during Sunday morning gatherings. We look at the importance of greeting and thanking the team, actively listening to their needs, and slowing down to engage meaningfully with them. Each person who serves with you needs specific and timely encouragement, rather than general praise. The goal is to help people grow, find joy in ministry, and ultimately see the value they bring to the Kingdom. Meaningful relationships and attentiveness are crucial for effective ministry leadership.
Reflection Questions:
1) How can you show appreciation to someone in your life who may feel overlooked or underappreciated?
2) Think of a time when being present made a difference in a relationship. How can you apply that experience in your current relationships?
3) In what ways can being intentional and present during church interactions foster deeper connections with others?
4) What is the significance of providing specific encouragement rather than general compliments to those you lead?
5) Think about a time when specific encouragement made a difference for you. How can you apply that to encourage someone else this week?