453 The Case for Annual Reviews in Ministry
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Scott Sanders and Jo Gibbs discuss the importance of annual reviews in ministry and how they can enhance the development of gospel workers.
Is your church doing annual reviews right, or at all? In this episode, Scott Sanders and Jo Gibbs explore how annual reviews can move beyond corporate box-ticking to become a vital tool for encouraging, developing, and stewarding gospel workers well. We unpack how simple, structured conversations help teams pause, give thanks, reflect honestly, and plan intentionally for the year ahead. Why ongoing feedback alone isn’t enough The biblical foundation for caring for people in ministry Simple frameworks to run effective annual reviews How to handle hard conversations well and avoid surprises Why investing in people builds long-term ministry health Toolbox: Simple Framework of 3 questions to ask others and yourself: What’s a highlight What are you doing well What could you do better Why Annual Reviews Matter - Substack Article by Jo Gibbs Making Ministry Leader Annual Reviews Sing - Gospel Coalition Article by Mikey Lynch Episode 336: How to Give Effective Feedback Episode 337: How to Receive Feedback as a Gospel Worker Episode 338: Enhancing Your Team’s Success With Rhythms of Feedback Episode 339: Personalising Feedback Annual Review Template by Reach Australia Credits: This…
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