Week 10 – Thursday
4/2/09
Maxwell Book
- Lighten Your Leaders Load
When working as a supporting staff member it is important to remember the stress that your senior pastor is under. By helping to make their burden easier you show that you are a team player and makes you part of something that is bigger than yourself. It also will get you noticed by leadership and will increase you influence among others. You can lighten your leaders load by being a problem solver, supporting your leaders, and taking on the burden of leadership whenever you can.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Week 13 - Tues. - Josh
Week 13
Tu 4/14
Minister’s Taxes
Six Important Things About Taxes
1. Do not pay income taxes on housing expenses – do pay Social Security.
2. Opting out of Social Security is a question of conscience and integrity – not what makes sense financially.
3. Have to pay taxes on fair retail value of a parsonage.
4. Other income does not qualify for ministerial deductions.
5. Must pay Social Security tax on housing amenities paid by the church.
6. Social Security is due every 3 months.
Tu 4/14
Minister’s Taxes
Six Important Things About Taxes
1. Do not pay income taxes on housing expenses – do pay Social Security.
2. Opting out of Social Security is a question of conscience and integrity – not what makes sense financially.
3. Have to pay taxes on fair retail value of a parsonage.
4. Other income does not qualify for ministerial deductions.
5. Must pay Social Security tax on housing amenities paid by the church.
6. Social Security is due every 3 months.
Week 13 - Thurs. - Josh
Week 13 – Thursday
4/16/09
Singleness and Ministry
I consider myself lucky to already be married. But, marriage does not instantly relieve the problems that surround living in a sexual world. To deal with those issues I have created a list that constitutes my “Personal Code” for Sexuality and the Ministry.
• My wife comes before all other relationships outside of the one shared between God and myself.
• I do not spend time alone with females.
• I do not spend time alone with minors, regardless of gender.
• I report any “crushes” a student may have for me with both my wife and the senior pastor.
• I avoid creating emotional bonds with another female that exceed healthy boundaries.
• I remain accountable to others by establish partners to ensure that purity of my lifestyle.
• My internet history is open to examination and software is installed to report any abuses.
4/16/09
Singleness and Ministry
I consider myself lucky to already be married. But, marriage does not instantly relieve the problems that surround living in a sexual world. To deal with those issues I have created a list that constitutes my “Personal Code” for Sexuality and the Ministry.
• My wife comes before all other relationships outside of the one shared between God and myself.
• I do not spend time alone with females.
• I do not spend time alone with minors, regardless of gender.
• I report any “crushes” a student may have for me with both my wife and the senior pastor.
• I avoid creating emotional bonds with another female that exceed healthy boundaries.
• I remain accountable to others by establish partners to ensure that purity of my lifestyle.
• My internet history is open to examination and software is installed to report any abuses.
Week 12 - Thurs. - Josh
4/13
Learning leadership
“ Some leaders learn to lead by making mistakes and then reflecting enough on those mistakes to develop principles for the future…another way is to learn the principles based on the mistakes of others.”
We can save ourselves a lot of trouble by learning leadership principles form others, but that is all they are, principles. We cannot learn how to lead or how to “think” leadership by observing other leaders. All these principles do is give us a starting point. The ability to lead and adapt in new situations will only come with experience. Experience will reveal the illusion of leadership principles.
Learning leadership
“ Some leaders learn to lead by making mistakes and then reflecting enough on those mistakes to develop principles for the future…another way is to learn the principles based on the mistakes of others.”
We can save ourselves a lot of trouble by learning leadership principles form others, but that is all they are, principles. We cannot learn how to lead or how to “think” leadership by observing other leaders. All these principles do is give us a starting point. The ability to lead and adapt in new situations will only come with experience. Experience will reveal the illusion of leadership principles.
Week 12 - Tues. - Josh
4/13
Formal Leadership Theory
- 360 Degree Leadership
The 360 degree leadership model is particularly useful when in an assistant/youth pastor position in the local church (which is the job that I am pursuing). The power that comes with a youth pastor title is only an illusion. So a youth pastor’s strength and leadership MUST rely on their ability to influence others. A youth pastor has to answer to the senior pastor, the board, trustees, and parents; while at the same time overseeing students, volunteers, and parents (funny how parents fit into both categories). By understanding how to crate and use influence (aka power) a youth pastor can make a senior pastor look good and elevate his own standing with the church staff; can gain the support of the parents, broadening the scope and range of the ministry; and can invest in and grow the lives of the students, bringing up strong leaders in the church.
Formal Leadership Theory
- 360 Degree Leadership
The 360 degree leadership model is particularly useful when in an assistant/youth pastor position in the local church (which is the job that I am pursuing). The power that comes with a youth pastor title is only an illusion. So a youth pastor’s strength and leadership MUST rely on their ability to influence others. A youth pastor has to answer to the senior pastor, the board, trustees, and parents; while at the same time overseeing students, volunteers, and parents (funny how parents fit into both categories). By understanding how to crate and use influence (aka power) a youth pastor can make a senior pastor look good and elevate his own standing with the church staff; can gain the support of the parents, broadening the scope and range of the ministry; and can invest in and grow the lives of the students, bringing up strong leaders in the church.
Week 10 - Tues. - Josh
Week 10 - Tuesday
Lakeview Wesleyan Church
Rev. Brad Terhune 3/22/09
1. A OB/GYN attended a church and delivered a baby of a couple who also attended the church. There was cord entanglement and the baby was born with physical and mental handicaps. When the girl was 6yrs the parents were convinced by others that they could sue the doctor for malpractice. They sued the doctor’s insurance company. The two parties became gagged from speaking to each other. They attended the same services and declension began to form among some members of the congregation.
2. Case was not malicious – no animosity. They were suing the insurance company – not the doctor
a. There was no hatred but it breed something in the church body as the lawsuit drug out for many years
3. Should a pastor intervene in the issue
i. The mom trusted lawyers more than God
ii. Doctor was open to Pastoral input, but there was no two way conversation
a. Pastor should be aware of those things that cause problems in the church body
a. Bring parties together and help to restore the relationship
b. This is not easy
Lakeview Wesleyan Church
Rev. Brad Terhune 3/22/09
1. A OB/GYN attended a church and delivered a baby of a couple who also attended the church. There was cord entanglement and the baby was born with physical and mental handicaps. When the girl was 6yrs the parents were convinced by others that they could sue the doctor for malpractice. They sued the doctor’s insurance company. The two parties became gagged from speaking to each other. They attended the same services and declension began to form among some members of the congregation.
2. Case was not malicious – no animosity. They were suing the insurance company – not the doctor
a. There was no hatred but it breed something in the church body as the lawsuit drug out for many years
3. Should a pastor intervene in the issue
i. The mom trusted lawyers more than God
ii. Doctor was open to Pastoral input, but there was no two way conversation
a. Pastor should be aware of those things that cause problems in the church body
a. Bring parties together and help to restore the relationship
b. This is not easy
Week 9 - Tues. - Josh
Week 9 - Tuesday
Lakeview Wesleyan Church
Rev. Brad Terhune 3/22/09
Firing a teacher
1. Quarterly/topical class – just don’t rehire them, let them finish their term and fade away
a. Not worth the problems associated with firing
2. Grade level / age level class – tougher
a. Will not fade away
b. Go and observe
i. Reveal hear-say
ii. If it changes when you observe – a sign of deception
c. Chance to start a conversation
i. Always start with a conversation
d. If there is no adjustment or change
i. Set a time table for change
ii. Keep them informed on all your decisions
e. Be loving and caring throughout the ordeal
Lakeview Wesleyan Church
Rev. Brad Terhune 3/22/09
Firing a teacher
1. Quarterly/topical class – just don’t rehire them, let them finish their term and fade away
a. Not worth the problems associated with firing
2. Grade level / age level class – tougher
a. Will not fade away
b. Go and observe
i. Reveal hear-say
ii. If it changes when you observe – a sign of deception
c. Chance to start a conversation
i. Always start with a conversation
d. If there is no adjustment or change
i. Set a time table for change
ii. Keep them informed on all your decisions
e. Be loving and caring throughout the ordeal
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