The highest level document for any church or non-profit organization would certainly be the by-laws. I periodically get requests for input on writing or updating by-laws. Of course, I always direct them to the Resources area of my site, where I've included a sample of a full set of by-laws. Check it out HERE. A good set of by-laws should contain: Name and Purpose - What's the name of the church and its … [Read more...]
The Executive Pastor Is A “Project Manager”
One Of The Many Roles Of The Executive Pastor
One of the many duties of the executive pastor is to "project manage" most of the big events and other key efforts of the church. These "key efforts" can include capital campaigns, facilities construction, major events, church planting, major international missions projects, and sometimes even the planning and design of the Sunday morning experience. So, what is "Project Management?" It's a "facilitation" role in … [Read more...]
Are We Making Disciples?
"The Christian Church Isn't Making Disciples" ... Are You Kidding Me?
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...]