new directors’ bootcamp fall 2013 member care and development
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New Directors’ Bootcamp Fall 2013 Member Care and Development. Why member care?. Occupational hazards Attrition statistics from a global study 47% leave ministry in first 5 years 71% of attrition is for preventable reasons Biblical example Stewardship. Components of member care. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
NEW DIRECTORS’ BOOTCAMP
Fall 2013
Member Care and Development
Why member care?Occupational hazardsAttrition statistics from a global study
47% leave ministry in first 5 years71% of attrition is for preventable
reasonsBiblical exampleStewardship
Components of member care
Encouragement
Equipping
Empowerment
Providers of Member Care
Home OfficeSending officeInternational office
Sending churchField/team leadershipOther providersThe missionary!
Characteristics of member care
1. Holistic
Spiritual FormationPersonal well-beingProfessional competencePartner DevelopmentOrganizational connection
Characteristics of member care
1. Holistic
2. Developmentalsingles, couples, families, MKs
3. Intentional
Applicant
Appointee
Missionary
serviceRe-entry Retireme
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Goals of member careHealth and well-being
Fruitfulness
Sustainability
Thrive in spite of adversity – Jer. 17:7-8
MCD on the FieldMCD Providers on the fieldKey skills needed
Be alert to potential needsAsk good questionsActive listeningTrust buildingConflict resolutionGuiding personal/professional development
Communication with the sending office
