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I’ve been asked a number of times for “a copy of my job description.” For whatever reason, though, I’ve never documented my position here at Christ’s Church of the Valley. Despite my strong belief in the development of infrastructure as the highest priority in building a strong, capable organization … I’ve never taken the time [...]
Continue reading...Should churches require their staffs to tithe?
November 6, 2009
Not too long ago, the network of church leaders with whom I routinely communicate was discussing the issue of staff member tithing. It’s that time of year! I was surprised by the amount of churches that communicate it as an expectation of staff but don’t check to see if it’s actually happening. I have an old [...]
Continue reading...Is Membership a “Requirement” to be a Paid Staff Member?
September 11, 2009
I’m part of a fairly large (90+) network of independent Christian church executive pastors, and we often engage one another in discussions on various topics. Recently, there’s been much discussion about whether or not a church staff member needs to be part of the church. Let me clarify this a bit more. Should involvement in [...]
Continue reading...What’s Up with Christ Followers Who Don’t Serve in the Church?
September 1, 2009
I was recently talking to someone who attends our church about their need to serve. They faithfully come to church every Sunday, but don’t serve anywhere. They were very reluctant, citing that they would love to serve, but they were “too busy.” The conversation prompted me to reflect on my own experience in the church just [...]
Continue reading...Recommended Reading
August 20, 2009
Much of what I know about leadership and infrastructure development has come as a result of lots of experience and reading lots of books, not to mention college, conferences, seminars, etc. And, since my purpose in having this blog to begin with is to help others learn and develop a better understanding of the importance (and [...]
Continue reading...Leadership Evangelism
August 15, 2009
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I have spoken to and worked with many church leaders over the years, and one of the most common issues they are facing is the challenge of finding leaders to enable and fuel the growth of their ministries. Without a good supply of leaders, a church will find it very difficult to grow, increasing conversions [...]
Continue reading...Internships – A Tool for Cultivating Leadership Potential
January 24, 2009
I hear it all the time. As Christ’s Church of the Valley’s Executive Pastor I receive e-mails all the time from church leaders around the country. “I’m looking to release a new Employee Manual; do you have anything I can use?” “We’re revising our By-Laws; can I get a copy of yours to read for [...]
Continue reading...Anonymous Feedback – A Good or Bad Thing?
January 12, 2009
Are you a fan of 360 degree performance appraisals? Does the anonymous nature of the feedback bother you? We're nearing the end of the process now and it's been interesting. The assessments have been published and the staff is now reading, considering, and responding to their feedback. I’ve done this a number of times and this time is no [...]
Continue reading...Volunteerism – God’s Staffing Model
January 9, 2009
I was having a conversation about getting something done with a couple of our staff members the other day. I think it was on the topic of Information Technology (IT) support. We were "whining" about how difficult it was to get things done. The conversation turned to the recognition that we were entirely depended (with [...]
Continue reading...Determining Appropriate Compensation
September 27, 2008
I am frequently asked how I recommend that a salary amount be determined for a potential candidate a church may be considering for a new position. Here’s a quick summary: In determining the amount a potential new staff member should be offered in terms of compensation, there are 3 primary considerations: 1. Market2. Current Compensation Package3. Internal Equity MarketWe [...]
Continue reading...Volunteer Recruitment
July 4, 2008
As you know by now, one of the most challenging things about ministry is “keeping the fire hot” when it comes to getting people interested in serving. Consequently, we’re always on the lookout for new ways to recruit volunteers. This past weekend, we dedicated our 5 Minute Window to recruiting Arts team volunteers. Check it out [...]
Continue reading...Kids’ Camp BIG TOP – 2008
July 2, 2008
It's that time of the year! Each year we plan and execute a major camp for kids age 4 through going into the 5th grade. It's called Kids' Camp. Every year we have a new theme. This year it's BIG TOP. We will have more than 800 kids this year and at least 350 volunteers. We get [...]
Continue reading...Performance Appraisals – 360 Degree
February 20, 2008
Our staff is actively engaged in completing 360 assessments of one another. What a challenge! We've done this type of review for the last couple of years with marginal success. The biggest problem being that they are so much work, getting them done on time is practically impossible. This year we're working with an outside [...]
Continue reading...Automation – Friend or Foe?
February 19, 2008
Serving in the church is a very important part of spiritual development. And, as church leaders we should be asking more and more people to "get involved" in the various ministries of the church. I have often said, "There's no such thing as too many volunteers." I remember a situation in our church where a couple [...]
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