The success or failure of an enterprise is almost entirely dictated by how well the organization's senior leadership creates a healthy culture. I know that that’s a bold statement, but it's painfully true. Culture happens when the senior leader(s) in the organization does or doesn’t practice good leadership. (See the Leadership Fundamentals, previously posted.) Let me say this differently. If the leader(s) is … [Read more...]
Ministry Staff Questionnaire
Evaluating Theological And Philosophy Of Ministry Alignment Early In The Recruiting Process
We want to thank you for your interest in working at our church. We’re excited to explore how God can use us together as a team to build a dynamic church that effectively helps people become fully devoted followers of Jesus. This questionnaire is strictly voluntary, but it is an important tool for us to get to know potential team members better. Below you’ll find a series of questions that will help each of us to … [Read more...]
Should Churches Require Their Staffs To Tithe?
Never Make A Rule You're Not Prepared To Enforce
Not too long ago, the network of church leaders with whom I routinely communicate was discussing the issue of staff member tithing. I was surprised by the number of churches that communicate it as an expectation of staff but don’t check to see if it’s happening. I have an old saying, “never make a ‘rule’ you’re not prepared to enforce.” I don’t know how you can tell your staff that they are expected to tithe, and … [Read more...]
Creating A “Market Comparison Table”
The Details Behind Creating One Of The Most Important Tools When It Comes To A Church's Compensation Program
As I described in my series of posts on How To Develop A Compensation Program, the market comparison is the key component of any well-documented compensation program. It is the tool used to evaluate recommended increases relative to the market. (Given the need to do some calculations comparing current and proposed salaries, the table should be built in a spreadsheet application, like Microsoft Excel.) The table … [Read more...]
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