Pastoral Ministry and Building Infrastructure

Practice flashcards covering the flow of baptism, pastoral crisis response, and the principles of building ministry infrastructure and healthy rhythms based on the teachings of Pastor Demonte Daniels.

What are the four steps in the "BASIC FLOW" of baptism as outlined by Shanina Mcken?

$1.$ Confession, $2.$ Declaration, $3.$ Baptize, and $4.$ Celebrate.

In the baptism process, what specific question is asked during the "CONFESSION" stage?

"Have you placed your faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior?"

What are the specific words spoken during the "BAPTIZE" step of the flow?

"…I baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit."

What is the definition of pastoral crisis ministry?

Responding to unexpected situations where people need immediate spiritual support, calm leadership, and connection to the right help.

List the $6$ potential crises mentioned in the ministry notes.

Sudden death, serious family emergency, domestic conflict, major diagnosis, mental-health emergency, and unexpected tragedy.

What query should be made regarding emergency services before responding to a crisis call?

"Have emergency services been contacted if needed?"

What are the $5$ steps to follow upon arrival at a crisis situation?

$1.$ Assess, $2.$ Listen, $3.$ Stabilize, $4.$ Involve, and $5.$ Follow Up.

What is the goal of the "STABILIZE" step in crisis management?

Help bring calm and clarity to the immediate moment and do not try to solve their entire life.

According to the "DO NOT" instructions for crises, what is the warning regarding domestic conflict?

Do not physically insert yourself into domestic conflict.

Who taught Session $14$, "BUILD A LIFE THAT CAN CARRY THE CALL," on $8/15/2026$?

Pastor Demonte Daniels.

What is the key text for building infrastructure in ministry, according to Luke $14:28$?

"For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost…"

According to the lecture, what is the primary difference between "Balance" and "Rhythm"?

Balance asks: "Is everything receiving the same amount?" while Rhythm asks: "Is everything receiving what this season requires?"

What is the sequence for "BUILDING MINISTRY" described in Section $8$?

Burden -> Vision -> First Win -> Plan -> People -> Execution -> Follow-Up.

What is the formula used in the planning phase to ensure specific ownership of tasks?

NAME + TASK + DEADLINE.

What is the distinction between execution and follow-up regarding ministry development?

Execution finishes the event, while follow-up develops the ministry.

List the $5$ Building Rules mentioned for ministry infrastructure.

$1.$ Clarify before you announce. $2.$ Plan before you recruit. $3.$ Assign before you assume. $4.$ Count the cost before you commit. $5.$ Follow up after you execute.

What is required of stewards as stated in $1$ Corinthians $4:2$?

"Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful."

What does the lecture state about "uncommunicated sacrifice"?

Uncommunicated sacrifice often feels like neglect.

According to the notes, what does a rhythm remove the need to do every week?

A rhythm removes the need to renegotiate important priorities every week.

What scripture is used to highlight that everything has a season and a time?

Ecclesiastes $3:1$: "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven."

Why must important things be planned before urgent things according to the stewardship section?

Because if important things are left until "when I have time," urgent things will eventually consume them.