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Church Leadership And Infrastructure Development

Writing A Team Charter

6 Steps To Follow When Writing Any Formal Team Charter

Our church operates using the Carver Policy Governance method when it comes to senior leadership. It's a "staff-led" model, with the Leadership Team functioning as the "board" defining the "end" of the organization. Our senior pastor is held accountable by the Leadership Team for the church's overall performance as he determines the "means" for reaching the ends of the organization. Pretty simple, huh? Also … [Read more...]

The Impact Of Church Systems

The Church Systems And Processes You Implement As A Leader Directly Impact The Behaviors And Outcomes Of Those You Lead

I remember a post written by a senior leadership team member at Church Community Builder on the topic of "church systems and processes." It confirmed much of what I believe and have shared here on Executive Pastor Online related to building a solid and effective infrastructure. I think it was a college football analogy as an example of how ... The church systems and processes you implement as a leader directly … [Read more...]

Monthly Reporting

Sharing The Contents Of A Pretty Good Monthly Report For The Board Of Elders

I've recently had a few requests to share what we do here at CCV in terms of our monthly financial and overall performance reporting. Each month I prepare a "Leadership Team Monthly Report." I'm sharing the report's contents and a few other thoughts on reporting in today's post. I've written about KPMs (Key Performance Measures) and the importance of measuring results in previous posts. Needless to say, the … [Read more...]

The Organizational Chart

One Of The Most Important Parts Of An Organization's Documented Infrastructure

An important part of developing infrastructure related to staff, the definition of authority, compensation, duties, and responsibilities, etc., is the Organizational Chart. It seems like a "lost art" these days, however. What do I mean? Nine times out of 10, when I ask a church leader if they have an organizational chart for their church staff, they say "no." I'm like, "Why not?" They usually say that they've … [Read more...]