I was having a conversation a while back with a senior pastor and his new executive pastor on several topics. One of the questions they asked me was, "What was your first year in the role like? What should we be doing?" Having joined the staff almost 17 years ago, it was fun to reflect on how my first year went. I thought I would share my response ... First of all, my decision to become an executive pastor, … [Read more...]
Becoming An Executive Pastor
Answering The Question I'm Often Asked ... "How Do I Become An Executive Pastor?"
I've been approached more than once over the years by individuals who are interested in "doing what I do." They're interested in becoming an executive pastor someday. They ask, "How do I become an executive pastor?" Given the uniqueness of the role and my path to the position, I'm not sure what to tell them. There's no degree or "typical" career path. In fact, in most cases, people in this role didn't set out to … [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...]
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 and a workplace for staff and visitors. Depending on the situation, the executive pastor will approach her/his CSO responsibilities in several ways ... Local Law … [Read more...]
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