God's Mission Here — LCMS National Mission

S10Ep7. A Culture of Caring within Congregations | Rev. Jim Henkell

Rev. Jim Henkell describes how a culture of caring within congregations impacts a church worker toward wellness and invigoration for sharing the Gospel. Bio: Rev. Jim Henkell serves as the Ministry Executive for the Pacific Southwest District (LC-MS), guiding churches and church workers through various seasons of ministry. Prior to this, he was a pastor of Lutheran churches and schools in Southern California for 25 years. Pastor Henkell also served for ten years as a regent at Concordia University Irvine, including as Vice-Chair of the Board and Chair of the Lutheran Identity and Mission Committee. He has preached and spoken at numerous events around the country, including dozens of church worker conferences. Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor. Theme music: Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling, used by permission, TheHymnalProject.com.

S10Ep6. Peace-Making Congregations | Rev. Brady Finnern

What are the marks of a peace-making congregation, and how does this kind of peace-making culture impact the wellness of church workers? Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor. Theme music: Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling, used by permission, TheHymnalProject.com.

S10Ep5. Addressing Trends in Church Worker Health | Dr. Bev Yahnke & Rev. Dr. Greg Walton

Dr. Bev Yahnke and Rev. Dr. Greg Walton have both devoted their professional lives to caring for LCMS called church workers. Listen in as they discuss the alarming trends in recent surveys of church worker wellbeing and how the LCMS is working to address these needs and provide sustaining care for called church workers. Resources:Visit Doxology at doxology.usVisit Grace Place Wellness at lcef.org/grace-place-wellness/who-we-areNot all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor. Theme music: Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling, used by permission, TheHymnalProject.com.

S10Ep4. The Impact of Lay Leadership on Church Worker Wellness | David Kuschel

Learn about the kind of impact lay leaders can have in supporting and caring for their congregation’s called workers. Learn how Concordia Plans cares for church workers at concordiaplans.orgNot all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor. Theme music: Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling, used by permission, TheHymnalProject.com.

S10Ep3. Help Them Serve Well | Rev. Jonathan Manor

Rev. Jonathan Manor, Director of PALS and Continuing Education for the LCMS, shares ideas for congregations to show appreciation and share encouragement for their church workers. Resources:Learn more about LCMS National Mission lcms.org/nationalmission Visit LCMS Worker Wellness at lcms.org/how-we-serve/mercy/church-worker-wellness Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor. Theme music: Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling, used by permission, TheHymnalProject.com.