"So much of what we call management consists in making it difficult for people to work." Peter F. Drucker … [Read more...]
Making Technology Decisions
Common Mistakes Made When Considering Applications And Other Tools In The Church Along With A Few Suggestions
Mistakes are can be costly but are almost always the best teachers. A common mistake that I have seen churches make is not using a good process for making decisions related to technology. Technology has the ability to help our ministries make disciples, engage volunteers and connect with visitors, but it can also be distracting, time-consuming, and a waste of money. How we make decisions about technology can be the … [Read more...]
Writing A Team Charter
The 6 Basic Steps To Follow When Writing Any Formal Team Charter
Our church operates using the Carver Policy Governance method when it comes to senior leadership. It's a "staff-led" model, with the Leadership Team functioning as the "board" defining the "end" of the organization. Our senior pastor is held accountable by the Leadership Team for the overall performance of the church as he defines the "means" for reaching the ends of the organization. Pretty simple, huh? Also … [Read more...]
Volunteer “Opportunities”
Connecting People To God Through Getting Things Done In The Church
I've had a number of conversations with people over the years about the reality that there's way more to get done than there are people to get it done. This is true, especially in the church. Depending on the financial position of the church, there is never enough paid staff to cover all the bases. What's the deal? This issue has prompted me, from time to time, to clarify a couple of things when it comes to … [Read more...]
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