Have you considered working with a coach? It's the time of year to give this some serious thought. Are you planning to include a "training and development" expense in your 2020 budget? Read on ... Beginning a coaching relationship includes creating a set of Coaching Objectives that outline what the relationship will accomplish over the term of the contract. To get anything meaningful accomplished together, … [Read more...]
Chief Security Officer
Another One Of The Many Roles Of The Executive Pastor
Another important part of the executive pastor's job description is the role of the CSO (Chief Security Officer). What does that mean? The executive pastor has the responsibility for establishing and maintaining a secure place of worship as well as a workplace for staff and visitors. Depending on the situation, the executive pastor will approach her/his CSO responsibilities in a number of ways ... Local … [Read more...]
Human Resources Manager
Another One Of The Many Roles Of The Executive Pastor
Another way the executive pastor serves the church is in the role of Human Resources (HR) Manager. Either directly or indirectly (an HR Manager reporting directly to them) the executive pastor is responsible for "human resources management." So what does this important role entail? The executive pastor is responsible for supporting and enhancing the church's staff by planning, implementing, and evaluating staff … [Read more...]
The Executive Pastor Is A “Peacemaker”
One Of The Many Roles Of The Executive Pastor
Do you know the difference between a "peacemaker" and a "peacekeeper?" What did Jesus mean in Matthew 5:9 when he said, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God"? Simply put, a peacekeeper will settle for anything to keep the peace, believing that it's more important to keep everything "calm" and peaceful than it is to resolve anything. In contrast, the peacemaker works tirelessly to … [Read more...]
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