How often do you meet with your staff? Are the meetings productive? Successful? Over the years we've been through many iterations of attempting to have great staff meetings. While I wouldn't say we've "arrived" as of yet; I would say we're doing a pretty good job right now. We meet every Wednesday at noon and begin with a brown bag lunch. In our experience here's what I would say are the top 5 "keys" to having … [Read more...]
Corrective Action
Some Things To Consider When Formalizing A Corrective Action Process For Your Church's Staff
Here are some of the main things to consider, when writing a procedure that is supposed to help staff members know when they have behaviors or performance problems that need to change or be corrected. First, church leadership must make sure every staff member understands expectations. This is done in many ways including the job description, strategic plan (including mission, vision, values, and key objectives), … [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 a very important 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...]
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 a number of different approaches to writing a job description. I have seen many, especially since becoming an Executive Pastor. … [Read more...]
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