{"id":42147,"date":"2022-03-24T07:00:03","date_gmt":"2022-03-24T12:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mbcpathway.com\/?p=42147"},"modified":"2022-03-23T16:36:05","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T21:36:05","slug":"get-well-lead-well-finish-well","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbcpathway.com\/2022\/03\/24\/get-well-lead-well-finish-well\/","title":{"rendered":"Get well, lead well, finish well"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over the last four columns, I\u2019ve attempted to unpack the functions of a state convention. Now, we should ask: What is a practical example of these functions? For church leaders, the function that perhaps brings the greatest value to both the minister and the local church is the work of the MBC Leader Care Network operating within the Developing Leaders Group. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Leader Care Network helps Missouri Baptist church leaders get well, lead well, and finish well,\u201d says Jim Misloski director of Developing Leaders. \u201cThe network involves partners at the national, state, associational, and church levels and our mission is \u2018transforming lives and communities with the gospel by growing disciples into leaders who minister to and through others in every sphere of influence.\u2019\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Misloski continues: \u201cThe Leader Care Network is working for a day when a majority of MBC-affiliated churches and their leaders behave as if leadership is a \u2018team sport.\u2019 Leadership is not an individual event, and our hope is that local church leaders are growing in their ability to minister to and through others by multiplying other leaders.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

He further states, \u201cPastoral effectiveness and resiliency are largely dependent on the pastor\u2019s ability to grow in radical dependence on God\u2019s presence and power and the people God has placed in and around the church.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

Part of Christian maturity in leaders grows them from independence to interdependence, adds Misloski. Growth in independence \u2013 the natural tendency to try to get better and better at doing more and more \u2013 is one of the greatest enemies of pastoral effectiveness and resiliency. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cGrowth in interdependence \u2013 believing that pastoral leadership is a team sport and not an individual event \u2013 fosters multiplication at every level in the church,\u201d says Misloski. \u201cWhen church members see multiple pastors, both funded and unfunded, academically-trained and non-academically trained, in a church of any size, they begin to experience multiplication of other leaders and disciples.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

To achieve this mission, the MBC has engaged an array of networks and initiatives designed to support a movement among Missouri Baptist churches and their leaders. Here are some that are available:<\/span><\/p>\n

Associational Leader Networks <\/span><\/h3>\n

We encourage Missouri Baptist church leaders to contact their associational leaders first. Because the associational leader is closer to the local church, he is often more aware of partnerships and resources available to the churches than anyone else. The associational leader also is familiar with convention personnel and can often be more effective locating the right resources on behalf of the church. The MBC Leader Care Network works in strategic partnership with associational leaders. <\/span><\/p>\n

Believing we are better together, MBC missionaries connect the dots between churches, associations, state conventions, and national partners, and between needs and resources.<\/span><\/p>\n

Standing Stone Ministry (standingstoneministry.org)<\/span><\/h3>\n

One of the first resources is a trusted partner that provides free care to pastors and their wives as long as they need it. Standing Stone is a national ministry that establishes trusted, confidential relationships with pastors and ministry leaders. <\/span><\/p>\n

Church leaders experience a full range of biblical guidance at no cost through an ongoing, trusted relationship with a Standing Stone shepherd who understands the challenges of ministry firsthand. <\/span><\/p>\n

Dave and Sandy Hastings have been assigned to the MBC from Standing Stone\u2019s national team. Contact them at: dave.h@standingstoneministry.org<\/a>, sandy.h@standingstoneministry.org<\/a>, 479.925.8491, or visit daveandsandyhastings.com<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Conflict Resolution Services for Missouri Baptist Churches <\/span><\/h3>\n

The MBC keeps an updated and vetted list of mediation resources for MBC churches. We are constantly looking for and partnering with mediators and organizations like PastorServe, which we can connect with Missouri Baptist churches that need them. If a church is experiencing conflict, we work with that church and its associational leader to make mediation services affordable. Contact sseaton@mobaptist.org to inquire about assistance with this resource and others.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sexual Abuse Prevention Training<\/span><\/h3>\n

The MBC engages in several partnerships to help Missouri Baptist church leaders provide training to prevent sexual abuse in their churches. The Missouri Baptist Children\u2019s Home (MBCH) offers Stewards of Children. This two-hour training gives people the skills to create safer church environments. The strength of MBCH is the availability of the staff to guide and coach church leaders. Contact David Burch at the MBCH (david.burch@mbch.org<\/a>) for more information. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Ministry Safe system focuses on protecting our children from the devastating consequences of sexual abuse. It includes: sexual abuse awareness training; skillful screening; appropriate criminal background checks; tailored policies and procedures; and monitoring and oversight. Ministry Safe\u2019s strength is the online tools to implement an ongoing system of prevention.<\/span><\/p>\n

Together, the MBCH and Ministry Safe provide our church members with people and tools needed to help you navigate this critical issue in your church. Learn more about both of these partners at mobaptist.org\/church-benefits\/church-protection<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sabbatical Initiative <\/span><\/h3>\n

A network of experienced Missouri Baptist pastors and associational leaders provide guidance and resources for churches interested in establishing and implementing sabbatical polices for their leaders. The MBC Leader Care Network provides this assistance to churches because of the short- and long-term benefits sabbaticals produce. Contact sseaton@mobaptist.org<\/a> to inquire about assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other resources include:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 The Annual New Pastor and Wives Retreat<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Ministry Wives Support and Encouragement<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Timothy+Barnabas Retreat in Branson<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Midwest Leadership Summit<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Counseling help<\/span><\/p>\n

To gain accesses to all the current assets of the Leadership Development Group, visit mobaptist.org\/church-benefits\/helpforleaders<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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