The Seven S’s of Member Care

The Seven S’s of Member Care The Seven S’s of member Care

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The Seven S’s

of Member Care

Saviour Care

To know God

He is your source

He resources you

Him first, not ministry

People of the Spirit

Growing in spiritual discipline and

doctrine

Becoming like Christ

Self Care

Spiritual - Time with God, dealing with sin

Social - Develop friendships (outside mission!)

Mental – study, set goals, outside activities

Physical – Exercise, nutrition, rest, health

Emotional - Setting boundaries, deal with conflict

Financial - Save money, do your part

Staff / Mutual Care

You are not alone

One-anothering

Praying for each other

Being aware of each other

Giving to one another

Preferring one another

Shepherd Care

elders/ leaders/ BLT

Group/ section leaders

Takes time

Takes strategy/ planning

Is a part of your calling

Without care for people, mission

will fall flat

Eight A’s of Shepherd Care

• Available

• Approachable

• Accountability

• Appreciation

• Alertness

• Appraisals

• Appropriate

assignments

• Access help if

needed

Structure Care

Proven policies

Order and routine

Know where you fit – good

placement

Orientation/ exit

Clear information / communication

Evaluations

Good process

Sender Care

Friends, family, church family

Friend raising

Prayer team

Teach team how to care

good communication (both ways)

bless them!!

pray for them

They bless you

Specialist Care

MC can’t do everything

Need outside resources

Partnering with the Body of Christ

Counselling

Marriage enrichment

Trainers in finance

Specialised debriefing

Member Care Radio

Mission air services

MMCT

Called on when needed