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| 1. What are some of the responsibilities of a reverend? |
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| Counseling, Weddings, Funerals, Hospital Visitations. |
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| 2. Why is it important to know the basic history and beliefs of Spiritualism? |
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| People will ask Q's, you should be able to answer them with knowledge. |
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| 3. Why would you want to create your own minister's manual? |
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| It is valuable as a reference to use over and over again. It is not easy to find material for the Spiritualist churches. As you find services performed by others or designed by you, you may wish to compile them in your own book form. |
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| 4. If you are the minister of your church, who is in control? |
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| The Minister is in control of the religious part. The board is in control of business. |
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| 5. As a minister starting your own church, why would you carefully choose your Board of Directors or Trustees? |
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| You will want people that have similar goals and that are like-minded. |
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| 6. What duties must the minister perform after a marriage ceremony? |
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| Sign the License, and verify that it will be turned in by the couple or the minister. |
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| 7. Is a minister paid to perform duties for marriages, funerals, house blessings, etc? |
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| Yes, they are paying for your time. |
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| 8. In officiating at a funeral, what are five things a minister needs to consider? |
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1. Location and time.
2. Name to be used for the deceased.
3. Music.
4. May need to provide grief counseling.
5. Know the family's wishes. |
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| 9. List four things a minister should know regarding counseling? |
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1. Confidentiality.
2. Exhibit kind and patient behavior towards the client.
3. Know when to refer. Have a list of resources.
4. Know what needs to be reported to authorities. |
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