Church Worker Wellness Archives

COVID-19: Resources from DOXOLOGY

DOXOLOGY, an LCMS Recognized Service Organization, offers resources for pastors and congregations. Their goal is to support faithful pastors in their vital service to the dear souls committed to their care.

Emotions and the Church

One thing that happens because we are a church body that highly values thinking and learning is that we talk less about our emotions.

The Many Tasks of the Church Worker

As we serve the church, we can leave the saving to the One who does it best.

It’s not my job to save the church

As we serve the church, we can leave the saving to the One who does it best.

Church Worker Wellness – Week 57 devotion: Relational wellness

What encouragement do you need today? Who can you encourage?

Church Worker Wellness – Week 56 devotion: Relational wellness

Naming our struggles can be powerful in recognizing the face of God in our lives.

Church Worker Wellness – Week 55 devotion: Emotional wellness

Christmas, Easter, and the Cross is for you. Christ is with you this week and every week.

Video: ‘Caring for Pastors’

In this video presentation, Chaplain (Army Lt. Col.) Steven C. Hokana shares a word of encouragement for pastors who are struggling through the current coronavirus pandemic. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod loves you and cares deeply about you.

Who should I talk to?

We should be asking for help. We all have problems. In this sinful world not a one of us will escape the need for help. We confess it every Sunday in our churches.

Church Worker Wellness – Week 54 devotion: Financial wellness

My mom taught me the concept of tithing from the start of that first paper route.

Church Worker Wellness – Week 53 devotion: Spiritual wellness

People need the healing assurance of forgiveness God offers through His Son Jesus.

Church Worker Wellness – Week 52 devotion: Vocational wellness

Saying, “If you want me to” to God can be scary.

Church Worker Wellness – Week 51 devotion: Spiritual wellness

There are others on this path with us. There are angels watching over us, and there are Everlasting Arms beneath us.

Church Worker Wellness – Week 50 devotion: Physical wellness

The Light of God still shines when living with cancer and while caring for someone with cancer.

Crying for help and finding none

God is faithful. He doesn’t leave us. He doesn’t forsake us. He does and will bring help.