{"id":10438,"date":"2013-04-24T08:00:53","date_gmt":"2013-04-24T12:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/?p=10438"},"modified":"2026-09-20T11:22:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T15:22:30","slug":"church-secretary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mintools.com\/blog\/church-secretary.htm","title":{"rendered":"Just a Church Secretary? Ouch!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AdministrativeIn the U.S. we have a holiday,\u00a0Administrative Professionals Day<\/a>, in which we try to let those who do clerical type of work know that they are appreciated. One day, however, will not stress the importance of those in the church who serve in this capacity. Pastors and other ministry leaders need to treat the church secretary, or administrative assistant, as vital every day because they truly are important to the work of God through His Church.<\/p>\n

Let’s not get the attitude that they are “just a church secretary” and contribute to feelings of inferiority. After all, they aren’t the pastor or ministry leader, one might think. They don’t have an upfront ministry but merely do behind the scenes work, one might reason.<\/p>\n

Appreciate Them Based on God’s Viewpoint<\/h2>\n

People who do clerical work often have the spiritual gift of helps<\/a> and\/or service<\/a> both of which typically are used in behind-the-scenes ministry. To think this makes them less needed? Ouch!<\/p>\n

The eye cannot say to the hand, “I don’t need you!” And the head cannot say to the feet, “I don’t need you!” (1 Cor. 12:21)<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

People who do clerical work often are not upfront leaders. They might hold what could be considered a “lesser” position than a church pastor or ministry leader. To think that makes them less important? Ouch!<\/p>\n

On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable, and the parts that we think are less honorable we treat with special honor. (1 Cor. 12:22-23)<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

They are More Than “Just” a Church Secretary<\/h2>\n

Church secretaries, administrative assistants — anyone doing clerical type of work or assisting church leadership, tend to keep leaders on track, coordinate so much of the ministry in the church, and serve as the first contact of people who call in or stop by the church for help.<\/p>\n