Dr. Douglas Fragerstrom has been the Sr. Vice President of Converge Worldwide since 2010.Doug has served in full-time ministry positions since 1973 as a youth pastor, minister of music, single adult pastor, pastor of adult ministries and executive pastor. Churches he has served in: Dalton Baptist Church, Mich. (1972-1975 and 1986-1990), Mission Hills Baptist Church, Colo. (1975-1979), Wooddale Church, Minn. (1979-1986) and Calvary Church, Grand Rapids, Mich. (1990-2003). Doug also served as President of Grand Rapids Theological Seminary from 2003-2009.

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• ContentsForeword by Leith Anderson 9Foreword by Ed Dobson 11Acknowledgments 13Introduction: Why Read This Book? 15PART 1: Establishing Your Ministry Identity1. The First 100 Days 212. Defining and Communicating Biblical Values and Vision 293. Creating Personal and Ministry Objectives 384. Growing through Evaluation 445. Redefining the Role of the Nonpaid Staff Member 51PART 2: Becoming a Servant6. Becoming an Intentional Servant Leader 617. Defining Your Style of Leadership 678. Establishing Healthy Motives and Agendas 759. Establishing Healthy Boundaries of Responsibility andAccountability 8010. Triangulation: A Dangerous Move 87PART 3: Working Hard11. Getting the Job Done 9712. Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Change 10413. Dealing with Conflict 11414. Responding After a Failure 12215. Developing a Plan for Lifelong Learning 128PART 4: Serving Others16. Working with My Leader 13917. Working with Other Ministry Staff Leaders 14618. Working with Volunteers 15319. Serving the Governing Leaders 16020. Giving Responsibility to Others 167PART 5: Leaving a Legacy21. Building Godly Character 17722. Selecting and Becoming a Mentor 18523. Making It for the Long Haul 19124. Considering a Major Change 19925. Finishing Well 206PART 6: Managing Life and Ministry26. Creating and Managing Communication Tools 21527. Managing Time and Money 22428. Managing Difficult Relationships 23429. Managing Overload 24230. The Ministry Staff Spouse 249PART 7: Practical Advice for Senior and Governing Leaders31. Hiring a Ministry Staff Member 26332. De-hiring a Ministry Staff Member 27733. Equitably Honoring Ministry Staff Members 28734. Building an Effective Team 29735. Working with One Ministry Staff Member 308Name and Subject Index 316

Dr. Douglas Fragerstrom has been the Sr. Vice President of Converge Worldwide since 2010.Doug has served in full-time ministry positions since 1973 as a youth pastor, minister of music, single adult pastor, pastor of adult ministries and executive pastor. Churches he has served in: Dalton Baptist Church, Mich. (1972-1975 and 1986-1990), Mission Hills Baptist Church, Colo. (1975-1979), Wooddale Church, Minn. (1979-1986) and Calvary Church, Grand Rapids, Mich. (1990-2003). Doug also served as President of Grand Rapids Theological Seminary from 2003-2009.

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• ContentsForeword by Leith Anderson 9Foreword by Ed Dobson 11Acknowledgments 13Introduction: Why Read This Book? 15PART 1: Establishing Your Ministry Identity1. The First 100 Days 212. Defining and Communicating Biblical Values and Vision 293. Creating Personal and Ministry Objectives 384. Growing through Evaluation 445. Redefining the Role of the Nonpaid Staff Member 51PART 2: Becoming a Servant6. Becoming an Intentional Servant Leader 617. Defining Your Style of Leadership 678. Establishing Healthy Motives and Agendas 759. Establishing Healthy Boundaries of Responsibility andAccountability 8010. Triangulation: A Dangerous Move 87PART 3: Working Hard11. Getting the Job Done 9712. Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Change 10413. Dealing with Conflict 11414. Responding After a Failure 12215. Developing a Plan for Lifelong Learning 128PART 4: Serving Others16. Working with My Leader 13917. Working with Other Ministry Staff Leaders 14618. Working with Volunteers 15319. Serving the Governing Leaders 16020. Giving Responsibility to Others 167PART 5: Leaving a Legacy21. Building Godly Character 17722. Selecting and Becoming a Mentor 18523. Making It for the Long Haul 19124. Considering a Major Change 19925. Finishing Well 206PART 6: Managing Life and Ministry26. Creating and Managing Communication Tools 21527. Managing Time and Money 22428. Managing Difficult Relationships 23429. Managing Overload 24230. The Ministry Staff Spouse 249PART 7: Practical Advice for Senior and Governing Leaders31. Hiring a Ministry Staff Member 26332. De-hiring a Ministry Staff Member 27733. Equitably Honoring Ministry Staff Members 28734. Building an Effective Team 29735. Working with One Ministry Staff Member 308Name and Subject Index 316

Dr. Douglas Fragerstrom has been the Sr. Vice President of Converge Worldwide since 2010.Doug has served in full-time ministry positions since 1973 as a youth pastor, minister of music, single adult pastor, pastor of adult ministries and executive pastor. Churches he has served in: Dalton Baptist Church, Mich. (1972-1975 and 1986-1990), Mission Hills Baptist Church, Colo. (1975-1979), Wooddale Church, Minn. (1979-1986) and Calvary Church, Grand Rapids, Mich. (1990-2003). Doug also served as President of Grand Rapids Theological Seminary from 2003-2009.

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• ContentsForeword by Leith Anderson 9Foreword by Ed Dobson 11Acknowledgments 13Introduction: Why Read This Book? 15PART 1: Establishing Your Ministry Identity1. The First 100 Days 212. Defining and Communicating Biblical Values and Vision 293. Creating Personal and Ministry Objectives 384. Growing through Evaluation 445. Redefining the Role of the Nonpaid Staff Member 51PART 2: Becoming a Servant6. Becoming an Intentional Servant Leader 617. Defining Your Style of Leadership 678. Establishing Healthy Motives and Agendas 759. Establishing Healthy Boundaries of Responsibility andAccountability 8010. Triangulation: A Dangerous Move 87PART 3: Working Hard11. Getting the Job Done 9712. Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Change 10413. Dealing with Conflict 11414. Responding After a Failure 12215. Developing a Plan for Lifelong Learning 128PART 4: Serving Others16. Working with My Leader 13917. Working with Other Ministry Staff Leaders 14618. Working with Volunteers 15319. Serving the Governing Leaders 16020. Giving Responsibility to Others 167PART 5: Leaving a Legacy21. Building Godly Character 17722. Selecting and Becoming a Mentor 18523. Making It for the Long Haul 19124. Considering a Major Change 19925. Finishing Well 206PART 6: Managing Life and Ministry26. Creating and Managing Communication Tools 21527. Managing Time and Money 22428. Managing Difficult Relationships 23429. Managing Overload 24230. The Ministry Staff Spouse 249PART 7: Practical Advice for Senior and Governing Leaders31. Hiring a Ministry Staff Member 26332. De-hiring a Ministry Staff Member 27733. Equitably Honoring Ministry Staff Members 28734. Building an Effective Team 29735. Working with One Ministry Staff Member 308Name and Subject Index 316