Church Worker Wellness
Posted on June 25, 2025
by Angela Kollbaum, LIMHP, CPC, DCE
Summertime is a time of change for some churches and church workers. Graduations, ordinations, installations, commissions, moves, and missions. Whatever season you are in your calling, the Lutheran Family Service Church Worker Wellness Team (including Pastor Dave Gunderson) is here to serve you because you do not have to do it alone!
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on May 28, 2025
by Rev. Dave Gunderson, tLMFT
Most church workers would say, “All members in the church are important to God.” However, for the pastor or church worker who is married, that the most important member in the church might be narrowed down to one specific person.
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on April 20, 2025
by Angela Kollbaum, LIMHP, CPC, DCE
March 15, 2020 is a date that will be forever remembered. While the world slowed down and isolated in their homes to work and educate, church workers were increasing their pace and workload attempting to educate, minister, and care for the people of the church. Five years later, church workers need to finally allow for some slowing down.
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on March 16, 2025
by Lindy Hinckley, tLMFT
The firefighters who battle raging flames have to surmount incredible obstacles in fighting fires that can be compared to what pastors sometimes face in their spiritual battles. In our churches and communities, Pastors are often called to “put out fires.”
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on February 20, 2025
by Rev. Dave Gunderson, tLMFT
Getting off on the wrong foot can create difficulty in a church worker’s ministry. What could your congregation do to help a new calling begin on a more positive note? Here are ten ways to welcome a new church worker to your church and community.
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on January 24, 2025
by Angela Kollbaum, LIMHP, CPC, DCE
The new year puts us all in a mindset to make physical, mental, or spiritual life changes. But instead of more failed resolutions, choose a Scripture verse as your ‘theme’ for the year. Use it as a focal point for growth to stay rooted in God’s Word and to keep your thoughts focused on your calling as a child of God.
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on December 9, 2024
by Angela Kollbaum, LIMHP, CPC, DCE
This season can be overwhelming, depressing, and a challenge for some to manage. We need to be aware of how the devil uses the busyness of this time to distract us from focusing on the true meaning of the seasons. As church workers, we are called to care for those God has placed in our ministry areas. But who cares for you?
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on October 20, 2024
by Rev. Dave Gunderson
There are many ways to demonstrate your care for your pastor and professional church workers, but the best way is to be forgiving, tenderhearted and kind to one another.
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on September 23, 2024
by Angela Kollbaum, LIMHP, CPC, DCE
As church workers, we are called to serve a church or school and their members. But when the task lists seem to go on forever, how are we supposed to manage all the responsibilities AND have a family AND have a social life?
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on August 15, 2024
by Toni Larson, LISW
The start of the new school year is a great time for church workers to regroup for the coming seasons of the church, especially in the area of self-care. Take the time to organize and assess the supplies you need for your wellness backpack. It will be well worth the effort.
