I don't often spend my blogging energy "ranting" about this or that. But, it seems, lately, that we as Christian Church leaders are getting a "bad wrap." To say that the Christian Church isn't "making disciples" or is planting churches that don't "develop leaders" right from the start is just not accurate. There ... now I've said it. All you have to do is look around. This notion that we're not doing things … [Read more...]
Theological Alignment And Recruitment
A Brief Description Of The Thought Behind And Purpose Of The "Ministry Staff Questionnaire"
There are lots of resources available here on Executive Pastor Online. One that I made available a few years back is the Ministry Staff Questionnaire. We use the Questionnaire for several reasons. It's probably the single most important part of the recruiting process. Sure, we have a Job Description for any position we're recruiting, and we require a prospective candidate to fill out an Employment Application, … [Read more...]
Setting Priorities In The Church
Three Buckets ... A Good Model To Use When Making Resource Allocation Priority Decisions
Determining and setting priorities is perhaps one of the leader's most important roles in today’s church. What should demand the attention of the staff and volunteers, and what should go on the “back burner?” That is the question. With limited staff and even more limited financial resources, church leaders must be clear on their priorities. What is "top priority," and what can (and should) wait? At Christ’s Church … [Read more...]
What Are Your “Core Values?”
A Reminder For Those Churches That Haven't Yet Taken The Time To Put Their Values On Paper ...
Having a list of "core values" is an essential part of defining the nature of any organizational culture. Core Values are also a critical part of any "strategy." Stating those things that help define your philosophy or approach as a church (or any other organization for that matter) is an important part of the overall strategy. Around here, we say these are the things we're "willing to die on the fence over." They … [Read more...]