One of the things I’m frequently asked about is how to write a good job description. I share copies of many of the job descriptions my church has written over the years in the Resources area of my site. Today, I thought I would share my “two cents” on how to write one. Obviously, there are several different approaches to writing a job description. I have seen many, especially since becoming an Executive Pastor. In … [Read more...]
How To Write An “Incident Report”
A Practical Guide To Ensuring Any Significant Incident On The Church Property Is Documented For Future Reference
I guess the first question to answer in a "how-to" post on writing incident reports is "why?" Why is it necessary to write an incident report? Basically, it's about documentation. It's important to document any significant incident in your church, especially on your church property. If someone slips on a wet floor and is injured, the church's liability insurance might have to pay medical bills and other expenses … [Read more...]
How To Write An Operating Procedure
Some Thoughts On Writing One Of The Most Important Documents In Any Organization
The heart of any serious effort to develop infrastructure in the church is the Operating Procedure. Here on Executive Pastor Online, you'll find lots of content about infrastructure development and the role of the Management System in this process. More than any other document type in the Management System will be the Operating Procedure and associated forms, work instructions, effectiveness measures, etc. The … [Read more...]
The Reorder Point Based Supply System
How To Solve The Supply Replenishment Problem
A continuous challenge in the growing church is making sure every area has what it needs at all times regarding supplies. You know ... paper towels, cleaning materials, paper, and the myriad of other items required to sustain the ministry week to week. Have you ever sent someone to the convenience store on Sunday morning (right before the service starts) for AA batteries? Or how about running out of grape juice … [Read more...]