Church Worker Wellness
Posted on November 24, 2025
by Rev. Nathan Grewe, tLMHC
We live in an age that has nearly erased the word wait from our vocabulary. Our world relentlessly trains us to expect immediacy—and to grow anxious, frustrated, or even despairing when our desires are not met on demand. And then comes Advent. Not only is wait not erased, but WAIT is written in big, bold letters.
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on October 28, 2025
by Lindy Hinckley, tLMFT
No matter how good your relationships in your congregation are, you will have conflict. It isn’t necessarily bad or destructive; it can help move a congregation to oneness. Even though conflict may cause tension in your congregation, God can use it to grow your and your congregation’s relationship with Him.
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on September 13, 2025
by Rev. David Gunderson, tLMFT
Retirement is a new chapter in life. It can be challenging especially for professional church worker. When considering retiring, a church worker needs to plan ahead and recognize life will be different, but by God’s grace it can be amazing!
Church Worker Wellness
Posted on July 18, 2025
by Lindy Hinckley, tLMFT
With riots, wars, and rumors of more wars circulating, one may wonder where to find peace. This may be especially true for church workers who have to deal with spiritual warfare. Here are four peaceful practices you can adopt in your daily life.
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.
