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...]
Building Strong Infrastructure
Infrastructure Development ... One Of The First Steps For The New Executive Pastor
It could be argued that building a strong infrastructure is the most important responsibility of the new executive pastor. Consequently, in all of my coaching relationships, we spend most of our time discussing infrastructure. I've posted many times on the topic of infrastructure, in one way or another. Here's a list of relevant posts. Check them out! Leadership Fundamental – Developing Infrastructure is … [Read more...]
Prioritize!
Prioritization ... One Of The First Steps For The New Executive Pastor
After dealing with the organizational structure, implementing data collection and reporting processes, and putting a strategic plan in place, the new executive pastor must put First Things First. The new executive pastor has to work with the senior pastor and the rest of the staff on identifying and working on the highest priority items first. When it comes to infrastructure development, for example, the new … [Read more...]
What’s The Plan?
Strategic Planning ... One Of The First Steps For The New Executive Pastor
After the new executive pastor implements data collection and reporting, it's time to tackle planning. Leading the church staff through a strategic planning process, resulting in a documented plan that is regularly reviewed and updated, is probably the most important thing a new executive pastor must do in the first few months of their ministry. I've posted on the topic of planning a few times over the years. … [Read more...]
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