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Church Leadership And Infrastructure Development

Identifying First-Time Guests

Exploring This Very Important Part Of A Good Church Growth Strategy

Those of us who measure the number of first-time guests we attract each weekend know one crucial thing. We're only counting a portion of the "actual" number of first-time guests. In other words, many first-time guests do not identify themselves. Therefore, we don't know they are there. The "front of the house person," regardless of title, in addition to other responsibilities, is responsible for "connections" at … [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...]

The Executive Pastor Is The “Chief Operations Officer”

Ensuring The "Operational Readiness" Of The Church Is One Of The Many Roles Of The Executive Pastor

The executive pastor is directly responsible for the church's "operational readiness." Much of this activity is focused on the site and facilities, but many other details require the executive pastor's attention. Every ministry area has an "operational" component, and ministry leaders often rely on the executive pastor for advice, consultation, and many times permission to "do stuff." As executive pastor, I would … [Read more...]

The Sabbatical

An Investment In The Future Of The Church

It's usually around budgeting time each year when the importance of the sabbatical is reconsidered. At first glance, it's not a very good idea to provide a pastor with a sabbatical. Right? The pastor is gone for an extended period, resulting in the need to hire replacement speakers or otherwise meet the ministry's need in the pastor's absence. In most cases, the church provides some form of a stipend to allow the … [Read more...]