Final

Question 1

The most important questions during an interview, from either side of the pastor’s desk, are those that clarify:

Answer 1

Expectations

Question 2

The relationship between associates and senior pastors has a lot of parallels to the __________ relationship.

Answer 2

Marriage

Question 3

It’s been said that “It’s time to leave when you can no longer be your pastor’s..

Answer 3

Cheerleader

Question 4

The pastor is the one who gets shot down first. It may seem that he gets all the _________, but he also catches most of the flak.

Answer 4

Glory/praise

Question 5

Like a marriage, the staff relationship has to be based on:

Answer 5

Trust

Question 6

The author gave “Seven Easy Steps to Betray a Pastor’s Trust”. Please list two.

Answer 6

• Take you Choir to Las Vegas

- Discuss who came in for counseling, staff meetings and other confidential information

Question 7

It’s vital for pastor and associates to _________ together, not just over plans and programs but over personal and family needs as well.

Answer 7

Pray

Question 8

No matter how good our relationship with someone is, it’s hard to accept..

Answer 8

Criticism

Question 9

There are pastors Who feel threatened by successful associates, and since music ministers tend to have more visibility than, say, Christian education directors, we can be more threatening. How can this problem be eliminated or improved?

Answer 9

Let them know you’re on the team and not out to “get” anyone.

Question 10

When we boil it all down, there are only a few options open to us when we’re having relationship problems. The first option is to ____________.
The second option is to _____________ put.
The third option is to _______________.

Answer 10

1. Confront
2. Stay
3. Leave

Question 11

Whatever option you choose, do it carefully and _____________.

Answer 11

Prayerfully

Question 12

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for ________, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.” (Colossians 3:23)

Answer 12

Man

Question 13

True or False:

The self-esteem of people is often very fragile. Even overachievers who appear to have boundless confidence are often wrapped in a thin veneer that is often brittle and easily shattered.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

For most people, nothing is more emotionally transparent than their..

Answer 14

Voice

Question 15

Cultivating ______________ in music is a worthy goal. But it must not take precedence over the people who make the music.

Answer 15

Excellence

Question 16

“People need people who ________ in them, and expect much of them.”

Answer 16

Believe

Question 17

True or False:

We never have the right to publicly embarrass someone in order to curb their undesirable behavior.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

The challenge when dealing with people-related problems is to correct the problems without ____________ the person.

Answer 18

Offending

Question 19

One of the touchiest situations to deal with is a confrontation with a ____________’s wife, son or daughter.

Answer 19

Pastor

Question 20

_____________ I always necessary when confronting.

Answer 20

Privacy

Question 21

What is the sandwich method of addressing a problem?

Answer 21

Compliment
Problem
Compliment

Question 22

_______________ can be used to patch up differences, apologize, say ‘No’, criticize, gain cooperation, dissolve a hostile confrontation, and keep a small misunderstanding from escalating into a big deal.

Answer 22

Humor

Question 23

We should put more laughter in our lives. List 2 ways.

Answer 23

• Smile more

- Laugh at yourself

Question 24

What can you do to avoid getting caught in the middle of two opposing sides?

Answer 24

• Stay out of the problem/middle
• Don’t talk to them about it
• Suggest they take it to the pastor if it’s a big deal

Question 25

The key is ____________.

Answer 25

Balance

Question 26

Being called by God is a ___________ thing.

Answer 26

Personal

Question 27

Signs of burnout:

Answer 27

• You entertain thoughts of suicide
• Your emotions fluctuate wildly
• you are chronically angry or depressed
• you have resentment towards choir staff or family members

Question 28

It’s been said that your effectiveness will come from about 20% ___________ and 80% ____________.

Answer 28

• Ability and education

- Skill in dealing with people

Question 29

The Great Balancing Act:

Answer 29

• Ministry to the Lord
• Ministry to the body of Christ
• Ministry to our families
• Ministry to the unsaved

Question 30

Questions to ask when priorities collide:

Answer 30

• which obligation has eternal value?
• 10 years from now, who will care if I was there?
• am I doing this for the Lord or for myself?

Question 31

Dealing with people is __________.

Answer 31

Exhausting

Question 32

Knowing that you are called to a specific __________ for a specific _______ how do you stay when the going gets __________.

Answer 32

Place
Time
Tough

Question 33

Questions to ask when I want to leave:

Answer 33

• Am I still called to this place of ministry?
• If not, am I called somewhere else?
• Am I running from a problem here?
• Would my leaving be good for my family?

Question 34

If you have been given leadership, it is your role not just to ________ but _________.

Answer 34

Do

Equip

Question 35

5 Ways Jesus Made Disciples:

Answer 35

1. Notice the unnoticed
2. Ask powerful questions
3. Don’t do ministry alone
4. Send people out
5. Delegate, but don’t disengage

Question 36

_____________ is enthusiasm on a big scale.

Answer 36

Passion

Question 37

You can’t expect to be a _________ employee, if you don’t make yourself ___________.

Answer 37

Valuable

Valuable