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TCN PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL SUMMER 2021 tcn
Professional Journal
A journal of The Church Network , ® an inter-denominational association of churches and individuals which exists to connect , develop , and strengthen church leaders in administration . The Church Network is the professional network for church leaders .
Published several times each year by The Church Network 12655 N . Central Expy ., Suite 950 Dallas , Texas 75243-3811 ( 972 ) 699-7555 Fax ( 972 ) 699-7617
www . thechurchnetwork . com
TCN PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL welcomes all material of value to leaders in church administration including Letters to the Editor , news of members , reports on chapters , papers on technical items , and book reviews . All material should be addressed to :
editor @ thechurchnetwork . com .
The opinions and points of view expressed in articles in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of The Church Network .
CEO and Editor : Phill Martin , ACC , CAE , CCA Associate Editor : Ernestine Haas , MAT Design : Pat Hardesty
© 2021 The Church Network
CONTENTS
FALL 2021
ARTICLES AND FEATURES Editor ’ s Comments 4 Strategies to Manage Stress and Maintain Well-Being 7
I Took a Leave of Absence in 2020 and It Saved My Life ! 8 Jakob Topper
Is it Even Possible for Pastors to Practice Rest and Self-Care ? 10 Carrington Moore
Remote Work in Churches : Things to Consider 12 Lisa A . McGlynn
Remote Work : No “ One Size Fits All ” Strategies 14 Jonathan E . Smith
What Should Your Church or Ministry Know about Employees Who Work Remotely ? 18 Erik Stanley
Safeguarding the Sanctuary : Preventing Crime at Your Church 20 Shawn Yingling
Pastor Excel 21 : Tabulating Votes in Microsoft Excel 23 Glenn Wood , CCA
BizMembers 26
ADVERTISERS SST Accountants and Consultants
Inside Front Cover Batts Morrison Wales & Lee , P . A . 1 Stenson Tamaddon 3 The Church Network 66th National Conference 5 PSK LLP 6 Glatfelter Religious Practice 22 The Church Network MinistryPay . com 28 Master ’ s Plan Church Design & Construction KEC Design
Inside Back Cover Back Cover
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