Supervising and Supporting Ministry Staff: A Guide to Thriving Together

Supervising and Supporting Ministry Staff offers practical, research-based advice on successfully managing the senior–associate staff relationship. Filled with real-life stories from congregations of all sizes, the authors focus not only on the business mechanics of the supervisor/supervisee relationship but also on emotional and spiritual needs.

Kevin E. He served as a church associate staff member for eleven years before moving to seminary teaching, where his research continues to focus on the needs of associate staff members.Mick Boersma is professor of Christian ministry and leadership and the chaplain of the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. Lawson is professor of Christian education and discipleship, teaching the PhD and Ed

At the center of their approach is equal concern for the fruitfulness of the staff ministry and care for the staff member. Lawson and Boersma have provided ministry leaders with a valuable and insightful resource to help us steward the colleagues that God has entrusted to our care. Weems Jr., Wesley Theological Seminary; author of Focus)Mick Boersma understands how to love and motivate people for maximum Kingdom impact. Anthony, president, Calibrate Global Consulting) . Not only do I highly recommend this important book, I will be using it to personally improve my own supervision of staff. They go beyond the superficial, though necessary, best practices of supervision to engage the theological, spiritual, and emotional dynamics always present. Supervising and Supporting Ministry Staff