Midterm

Question 1

What colors should the minister performing a Homegoing, appearance or wedding wear?

Answer 1

Black, dark blue, brown or dark gray. A ministerial robe may be worn for a wedding; it is not mandatory.

Question 2

How should a minister handle a conflict or a complaint from a congregant?

Answer 2

There should be no dialogue with a congregant regarding a conflict or complaint. The congregant should be advised at that moment that the Pastoral Care Supervisor would be calling him or her.

Question 3

What should each pastoral care vehicle contain?

Answer 3

• Insurance Card
• Registration
• Roadside assistance phone number
• Utility bag with emergency items
• Logbook to record mileage on a monthly basis

Question 4

What is the Pastoral Care Minister primary mode communication with the Pastoral Care Supervisor?

Answer 4

Email

Question 5

Information pertaining to a “VIP or a 16+ member is considered

Answer 5

time-sensitive.

Question 6

Whose responsibility is it to forward information to the Director and/or Senior Pastor?

Answer 6

The Supervisor’s responsibility.

Question 7

Who is the Pastoral Care Minister representing when he or she makes a bereavement visit?

Answer 7

Bishop Butler.

Question 8

Define bereavement visit.

Answer 8

It is a ‘prayer visit’ aimed at assisting families when an immediate family member transitions.

Question 9

Define immediate family member.

Answer 9

An immediate family member is a parent, grandparent,

spouse, child, sibling or in-laws of the same relationship.

Question 10

In what time frame must a bereavement visit be done?

Answer 10

ASAP when the information is forwarded to you, or within 24 hours.

Question 11

What is the purpose of a bereavement visit?

Answer 11

1. Express condolences on behalf of Bishop and the First Family and the WOF church family.
2. Clearly communicate the services WOF offers and the policies.
3. Assist the family in making arrangements for the services.

Question 12

When should the Officiating Minister arrive at the Homegoing site?

Answer 12

One hour before the family hour.

Question 13

What should the Officiating Minister always provide visiting clergy assisting with a Homegoing Service?

Answer 13

Clear boundaries.

Question 14

How long should the eulogy be?

Answer 14

It should be no longer than 20 minutes.

Question 15

15. In a funeral processional to the cemetery, which car should the Pastoral Care Minister drive behind?

Answer 15

The minister should drive behind the hearse.

Question 16

When should the Pastoral Care Minister arrive at an Appearance?

Answer 16

15 minutes before the family hour begins.

Question 17

When should the Pastoral Care Minister approach the pulpit at an Appearance?

Answer 17

Only after the minister in charge has invited them up to speak.

Question 18

In an In-Service Emergency, whose responsibility is it to contact EMS?

Answer 18

The Minister

Question 19

How long should the average Hospital Visit last?

Answer 19

15 minutes.

Question 20

Explain why we do follow-up Hospital Visits?

Answer 20

To demonstrate that WOFICC has not forgotten about them and to obtain information regarding any changes in the patient’s condition

Question 21

Explain what a “Home Visit” is?

Answer 21

This type of visit does not pertain to a medical problem. The most common request is for a “home-blessing” or to bless their business.

Question 22

What is required to be married at Faith4life or by a Faith4life minister?

Answer 22

The couple must have a Pre-Marital Class certificate on file with the scheduler and coordinator.

The certificate must have been issued a minimum of 30 days prior to scheduling the wedding, whether on-site or off-site.

Question 23

What color ink must be used to complete the Marriage License?

Answer 23

Black ink.

Question 24

How many days does the church has to file the marriage license before it is null and void?

Answer 24

10 days.

Question 25

What type of emergencies is the emergency pager for?

Answer 25

Medical and bereavement emergencies.