How to thrive in associate staff ministry

Contents include:Foreword, by Lovett H. Weems, Jr. Preface Introduction CHAPTER 1. Finding Satisfaction in Following Gods DirectionCHAPTER2. Working Well with Your Supervisor and Fellow AssociatesCHAPTER 3. Foundational Attitudes and CommitmentsCHAPTER4. Church Environments that Enable ThrivingCHAPTER 5. Sustaining Personal Spiritual VitalityCHAPTER 6. Building Supportive RelationshipsCHAPTER 7. Strengthening the Home FrontCHAPTER 8. Savoring Joys and Weathering StormsCHAPTER 9. Thriving Skills for Female Associate StaffCHAPTER 10. Veterans Advice to Wanna-bes and NewbiesIntroduction to Appendixes A and B - For Those Who Care about Associate Staff APPENDIX A. The Valued Supervisor APPENDIX B. The Supportive Church Board APPENDIX C. The Thriving in Associate Staff Ministry Study APPENDIX D. Professional Organizations for Associate Staff Members Further Reading for Associate Staff Members