Paths to Growth
Professional church workers need to equip themselves to minister more effectively in the midst of a rapidly changing world. They need to be involved not only in study that leads to theological and spiritual growth, but to ministerial effectiveness and personal wholeness as well...
Establish Support
Staying Well Along the Way calls for community. Health and wholeness happen within a mutual support network of colleagues and friends. An environment of support among church workers provides encouragement, collegiality, and accountability. And it helps motivate effective ministry...
Resources & Links
Many organizations exist to help you lead a healthy, whole life. The following resources and organizations can help you in the various aspects of your vocation and lifestyle...
Ray's Page
My friend, Pastor Ray Mirly, is both teacher and preacher. Now he serves as District President. He is ready to encourage in each issue of his "Pastor to Pastor." His encouragement is biblically based; his church worker experience is a rich resource deserving of a wider circulation to encourage church workers across our beloved LCMS. To that end, we offer his messages to you for your encouragement as you serve the Lord and His Church...