Today I'm continuing my series of posts on W. Edwards Deming's "14 Points." Deming's 8th Point: Drive Out Fear What was Deming talking about? “Drive out fear so that everyone may work effectively for the company.” Deming said that staff needs to feel “safe” and “secure” to take risks, make suggestions, and stick their neck out to help the organization improve. He wrote, Even a chief executive officer does not … [Read more...]
Do You Have The Authority?
Success Is Difficult Without The Needed Authority
The first part of taking on a new role as a church's executive pastor is evaluating the existing organizational structure. Why? Responsibility and authority, that's why. And, it begins with your authority as the executive pastor. Having worked with many new executive pastors making the transition into the role, I always have one major recommendation. Make sure the lead pastor is putting you in the … [Read more...]
Executive Limitations Policy
The Policy That Is Created By The Church Eldership To Further Define And Limit The Authority Of The Senior Pastor
Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish and communicate certain limitations to the authority of the Senior Pastor as set forth by the Board of Elders. Scope The Senior Pastor is empowered with the responsibility and authority necessary to conduct the day-to-day affairs of the church, including the establishment of a strategic plan to achieve the “ends” of the organization as defined by the Board of … [Read more...]
Lead From The Front
The 6th Leadership Fundamental
Have you ever seen the movie Braveheart? Mel Gibson's character William Wallace is an excellent example of what I'm talking about. He was "out in front" of the army of men he assembled to fight for freedom. The men were willing to risk their lives partly, at least, because Wallace was willing to risk his. He didn't hang back and expect his men to do the "dirty work." He was willing to do the dirty work himself. He … [Read more...]
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