Caring for Church Workers | Rev. Dr. Gregory Walton and Rev. Thomas Eggebrecht

On this episode of The Concordia Publishing House Podcast, Rev. Dr. Gregory Walton and Rev. Thomas Eggebrecht join as guests to discuss the importance of caring for the health and well-being of our church workers. Greg is the vice president of Grace Place Wellness Ministries, a part of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), and Tom is the senior vice president for ministry solutions at LCEF.

Learn more about Grace Place Wellness at lcef.org/grace-place-wellness. 

Show Notes

Listen to the full episode as Greg and Tom provide an overview of the mission of Grace Place Wellness and the history behind this organization that has led to its work today. The pair also provide insight into how we the laity can help care for our church workers and leaders, give advice for ministry leaders, talk about some of the most common concerns they see in church workers’ wellness, and preview what their goals are for the Grace Place Wellness Podcast. 

Learn more about Grace Place Wellness Ministries at lcef.org/grace-place-wellness.
Listen to the Grace Place Wellness Podcast wherever you listen podcasts or at lcef.org/gpw-podcast.

Questions

·         Tell our listeners about Grace Place Wellness.

·         What is the Lutheran Wellness Wheel?

·         As you work with church workers, what are the most common concerns you hear? 

·         How can church workers find a balance between ministry and their personal lives? 

·         Conflict happens—even in the church. What advice do you have for ministry leaders who are experiencing conflict in their church or school?

·         What are your goals for the Grace Place Wellness Podcast? 

·         How can the laity help care for our church workers?

About the Guests

Rev. Dr. Gregory Walton is the vice president of Grace Place Wellness Ministries, which is a part of Ministry Solutions at LCEF.

Rev. Thoms Eggebrecht is the senior vice president of ministry solutions at LCEF.