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Compensation Program Job Descriptions

The Fourth Component Of Any Good Church Staff Compensation Program ... The Job Description

When it comes to developing a Compensation Program for your church, the Job Description is "the glue" that holds the program together. (See Writing Job Descriptions.) Much of what needs to happen in a formal compensation program requires the comparison of one position to another. Whether it be internal equity or market comparison, it's critical to have the position well documented. This is done via the job … [Read more...]

Compensation Program Formal Background

The Third Component Of Any Good Church Staff Compensation Program ... Considering Formal Background

Along with internal equity and market comparison, a potential staff member's formal background should be taken into consideration when determining appropriate compensation. Here are the three primary areas of consideration: Degree or Non-Degree Area(s) Of Study Under Graduate Or Graduate Level Based on the position requirements as documented in the job description, how close of a match is the … [Read more...]

Compensation Programs Internal Equity

The Second Component Of Any Good Church Staff Compensation Program ... Considering Internal Equity

A challenge in the implementation of any compensation program is maintaining internal equity. What does that mean? When considering adding a new staff member, it's important that the rate of compensation offered is consistent with other staff already in place in similar positions. This can be difficult, especially in a situation where an outside person is being considered who, in their current position, is already … [Read more...]

A Great Time To Get MortarStone

MortarStone Is Waiving Their Setup Fee Until February 20th!

MortarStone is an online application that helps the church to "interpret giving data for real ministry impact."  Using discipleship driven analytics and easy-to-use customized reporting tools, MortarStone provides you with a window into your giving universe like nothing else. Now, until February 20th, MortarStone is offering to waive their setup fee - a savings of up to $2,500. That is a pretty sweet deal if you … [Read more...]