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| 1. To what are we referring when we use the term "ministerial counseling"? |
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| You are counseling another minister, or you are being counseled by another minister. |
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| 2. Why is it important to have a personal counselor? |
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| To maintain clarity and make sure as best you can that personal issues don't get in the way of your own objectivity. |
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| 3. What are the complicating factors present when we are considering ministerial counseling? |
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| Issues of dual relationships: We are often involved with our personal counselor on many levels: colleague, friend, teacher, etc. It's critical to maintain clear boundaries and/or confidentiality. |
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| 4. What are some things you can do to take care of yourself as a minister? |
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Eat at regular intervals.
Eat the right kinds of foods.
Plenty of liquids - especially water.
Appropriate amount of sleep.
Take time off.
Learn to use the word "no"
Have realistic expectations for yourself. |
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| 5. What are the signs of burnout? |
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Fagitue
Lack of focus and concentration
Busy but not accomplishing anything
Emotions or attitudes
Overwhelmed
Hopeless or helpless |
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| 6. What are two important things we need to do as we work as ministers? |
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Be ourselves.
Be aware of and work on our own issues. |
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| 7. What kinds of addictions might a minister be prone to? |
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The same addictions as others, including, but not limited to:
Chaos.
Emergency.
Extremely busy schedule.
Martyr syndrome.
Lack of boundaries. |
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| 8. After ordination, what is the procedure if you plan to work at hospitals in your community? |
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Register with each hospital.
Contact Chaplain to find out rules and regulations. |
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| 9. As the pastor of a church, who is responsible for all functions when you ae away? |
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| 10. In care giving, what are the three major issues you wil deal with? |
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| Grief, fear and loneliness. |
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| 11. Whatever you do as a minister, do it with __________ and __________. |
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| 12. If you are going into the field to work, what do you need to know? |
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Where you are going.
When you are going.
Dress code.
What's expected of you.
Where you stay.
Fee arrangements. |
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| 13. Ethics involve 5 P's. What are they? |
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Purpose.
Pride (as opposed to ego).
Patience.
Persistence.
Prayer. |
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| 14. Name three commandments by which to measure all your church work. |
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Is it legal?
Is it ethical?
How does it make me feel? |
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| 15. What is the highest rule of moral and spiritual conduct? |
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| The Golden Rule (6th Principal) - We believe in the highest morality is contained in the Golden Rule: "Whatsoever ye would that others do unto you, do ye also unto them." |
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| 16. List three things you need to be a good worker in the spiritual field. |
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Character.
Talent.
Humility. |
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