What does it mean to "build infrastructure?" In my leadership fundamental post on Developing Infrastructure is Critical! I say this ... It's all about scalability! How can an organization leverage its leadership? Its knowledge? There are only so many leadership people to go around and good leaders are extremely difficult to find. So … building a world class organization depends on the leader's ability to develop … [Read more...]
The Executive Pastor Is A “Construction Manager”
Another One Of The Many Roles Of The Executive Pastor
Over the first 5 years of my ministry here at CCV, we purchased 19 acres of land and built 2 buildings (50,000+ square feet). That's right! Probably more than anything else, I've been a construction manager since becoming an executive pastor. "Construction Manager" probably doesn't adequately cover it. Maybe a better title would be "Building Program Leader." Why? Construction management begins once a contractor is … [Read more...]
The Executive Pastor Is A “Project Manager”
One Of The Many Roles Of The Executive Pastor
One of the many duties of the executive pastor is to "project manage" most of the big events and other key efforts of the church. These "key efforts" can include capital campaigns, facilities construction, major events, church planting, major international missions projects, and sometimes even the planning and design of the Sunday morning experience. So, what is "Project Management?" It's a "facilitation" role in … [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...]
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