Another way the executive pastor serves the church is in the Human Resources (HR) Manager role. 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? First, the executive pastor is responsible for supporting and enhancing the church's staff by planning, implementing, and evaluating … [Read more...]
360 Degree Feedback
Are 360 Degree, Anonymous Performance Appraisals A Useful Tool When It Comes To Overall Staff Development?
Are you a fan of 360-degree performance appraisals? Does the anonymous nature of the feedback bother you? Is periodic, anonymous feedback from leaders, peers, and subordinates a useful staff development tool? The process begins with a third party (usually Human Resources) sending out assessment forms to leaders, peers, and subordinates. The forms are sent in, gathered, reviewed, and summarized for the staff … [Read more...]
Writing Job Descriptions
How To Write A Job Description Step By Step
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...]
Automation … Friend Or Foe?
Exploring The Impact Of Automation On The Church's Desire To Connect People Through Serving Opportunities
Serving in the church is an essential part of spiritual development. And, as church leaders, we should be asking more and more people to "get involved" in the various ministries of the church. I have often said, "There's no such thing as too many volunteers." I remember a situation in our church where a couple of new volunteers showed up on Sunday to serve as ushers. They were told (I'm sure nicely) that they … [Read more...]
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