One of the questions I get most often at this time of the year is on the topic of the Minister’s Housing Allowance. Not what it is or anything, but rather how to implement a process for helping a minister determine it and how to facilitate the “board approval” required by the IRS tax code. The issue is how to have the board do the approval and show that approval on a document somewhere for each minister. This is … [Read more...]
Strategic Planning
A Step By Step Outline Of A Pretty Good Strategic Planning Process
Developing a “plan and execute” culture in the local church is critical to success! Here’s a “step by step” description of the process of developing a strategic plan. This can be done in a fairly short time and without much difficulty and cost. Check this out and give it a try! Flowchart Stakeholder Needs Using numerous data sources (internal opinion surveys, external demographic studies, performance metrics, … [Read more...]
10 Apps Your Church Can’t Do Without
A Listing Of My Favorite Church Leadership Resources
In today's post, I wanted to share my favorite church leadership products and services. I know there are many choices, but in my experience, these are the absolute best! Asset-Based Stewardship Church Management Software Church Mobile Apps Collaboration and Project Management Donor Development Financial Management (G/L) Intentional Growth Planning Service Planning and Design Staff … [Read more...]
Staff Policy Manual
A Free Resource ... Ready For Any Church Needing To Get An "Employee Handbook" In Place
Table of Contents Introduction Staff Acknowledgement Nature of Employment Equal Employment Opportunity Disability Accommodation Immigration Law Compliance Outside Employment Hiring of Relatives Staff Relations Ethics and Conduct Contact with the Opposite Sex Nondisclosure Conflicts of Interest Introductory Period Employment Classifications, Categories, and Staff … [Read more...]