The executive pastor is directly responsible for the church's "operational readiness." Much of this activity is focused on the site and facilities, but there are many other details that require the attention of the executive pastor. Every ministry area has an "operational" component and ministry leaders often rely on the executive pastor for advice, consultation, and many times permission to "do stuff." I meet … [Read more...]
The Executive Pastor Is A “Leader”
The Most Important Role Of The Executive Pastor
Above all else, the executive pastor leads the staff. At some point in the growth of the church, the senior pastor recruits a leader they really trust to lead their staff well. This is a BIG deal! So, more than any other "qualification" the executive pastor must be a leader. They must have significant experience and have consistently demonstrated their ability to lead. I've devoted much of my blogging time to … [Read more...]
First Steps For The New Executive Pastor
The First Five Areas On Which The New Executive Pastor Must Focus
Pretty much on a continuous basis, I'm involved in one form of coaching relationship or another. While sometimes I'm serving with the lead or senior pastor of a church, most of the time I'm coaching a new executive pastor who is being phased into the position or who has recently assumed the role. Either way, I'm finding my advice over the new executive pastor's first year is almost always the same. So, I thought I … [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...]
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