10 Essential Conversations Between Elders and Ministers

  • 1. The financial discussion: This is more about providing the funds a laborer has than it is about YOUR pay. It is more about responsibility than about amount - and that responsibility runs both ways.

  • 2. The tenure discussion: At some point this discussion should be had. Probably the earlier the better. Elders need to think about their exit. So do preachers. 

  • 3. The personal growth discussion: What are both the elders and the ministers doing to grow?

  • 4. The deep-seated beliefs discussion: 

  • 5. The How can I do better discussion: Ministers - they have a vested interest in you being the best you can be. 

  • 6. The what Can WE do better discussion:

  • 7. The what do we tell each other discussion: How do I as a preacher respect confidentiality WHILE also respecting the greater spiritual responsibility the elders have to shepherd?

  • 8. The How will we treat complaints about each other discussion: This one is similar - “somebody said”

  • 9. The How is your family discussion

  • 10. The Will you stay current with me discussion

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