God’s Mission Here spotlights the work that God is doing through His people... and this work is closer to home than you might expect! Listen as we chat with some very down-to-earth people who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty in God’s mission field. Get inspired. Be encouraged. Get involved! Learn more at lcms.org/nationalmission.
S10Ep7. A Culture of Caring within Congregations | Rev. Jim Henkell
Rev. Jim Henkell describes how a culture of caring within congregations impacts a church worker toward wellness and invigoration for sharing the Gospel.
Bio:
Rev. Jim Henkell serves as the Ministry Executive for the Pacific Southwest District (LC-MS), guiding churches and church workers through various seasons of ministry. Prior to this, he was a pastor of Lutheran churches and schools in Southern California for 25 years. Pastor Henkell also served for ten years as a regent at Concordia University Irvine, including as Vice-Chair of the Board and Chair of the Lutheran Identity and Mission Committee. He has preached and spoken at numerous events around the country, including dozens of church worker conferences.
Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.
Theme music: Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling, used by permission, TheHymnalProject.com.
What are the marks of a peace-making congregation, and how does this kind of peace-making culture impact the wellness of church workers?
Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.
Theme music: Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling, used by permission, TheHymnalProject.com.
1 Oct 2025
S10Ep5. Addressing Trends in Church Worker Health | Dr. Bev Yahnke & Rev. Dr. Greg Walton
Dr. Bev Yahnke and Rev. Dr. Greg Walton have both devoted their professional lives to caring for LCMS called church workers. Listen in as they discuss the alarming trends in recent surveys of church worker wellbeing and how the LCMS is working to address these needs and provide sustaining care for called church workers.
Resources:
Visit Doxology at doxology.us
Visit Grace Place Wellness at lcef.org/grace-place-wellness/who-we-are
Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.
Theme music: Hark the Voice of Jesus Calling, used by permission, TheHymnalProject.com.
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