Protecting Against 5 Pitfalls of Church Work

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Protecting Against 5 Pitfalls of Church Work

There are five pitfalls of church office work that if they’re not dealt with can leave you feeling disillusioned to your job. Use this download to help overcome them.
posted 3/06/2009

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Overview

While church office work undeniably has its pitfalls, this download is meant to help you find ways to deal with them and increase satisfaction in your work. We provide an assessment to help pinpoint stress triggers and offer ways to safeguard yourself. There are ideas for turning interruptions into blessings, practical suggestions for time-management, and ways to foster communication and clearly define job expectations.

Simple Tips for Overcoming the Dangers of Church Work
Overview | Learn how to identify and avoid pitfalls.
By Karen Arneson

Pitfall #1: Am IStressed?
Assessment | Identify the signs.
By Karen Arneson

Managing Stress
HowTo | Solutions to avoid burnout.
By Kevin A. Miller and Russ Reid

Pitfall #2: Dealing with Frequent Interruptions
HowTo | Learning to yield my time to God.
By Karen Arneson

Pitfall #3: Poor Communication
How To | Take the initiative in building a basis for communication.
By Dr. James F. Cobble

Pitfall #4: Poorly Defined Job Expectations
How To | Specific position descriptions help get the most out of every ministry worker.
By John Throop

Pitfall #5: Demands on Time
It's True | How we tamed the big list.
By Grant McDowell

Resource Center
Leader's Guide | Quick tips and recommended resources.