A series of posts on the topic of compensation programs would not be complete without a few words on the documentation. As I've referred to numerous times here on Executive Pastor Online, the Management System is where policies, procedures, forms, etc. reside. So, of course, the compensation program documentation is part of the Management System as well. The compensation program should be a "policy" as opposed … [Read more...]
Formal Background
Another Critical Part Of Any Organization's Compensation Program
Along with internal equity and market comparison, a potential staff member's formal background should be taken into consideration when determining appropriate compensation. Here are the three primary areas of consideration: Degree or Non-Degree Area(s) Of Study Under Graduate Or Graduate Level Based on the position requirements as documented in the job description, how close of a match is the … [Read more...]
Compensation Program Documentation
The Fifth And Final Component Of Any Good Church Staff Compensation Program ... The Documentation
A series of posts on the topic of compensation programs would not be complete without a few words on the documentation. As I've referred to numerous times here on Executive Pastor Online, the Management System is where policies, procedures, forms, etc. reside. So, of course, the compensation program documentation is part of the Management System as well. The compensation program should be a "policy" as opposed … [Read more...]
Preparing For The Upcoming Ministry Season
Reflecting On What's Making The "Front Burner" As The Summer Winds Down And The Fall Season Approaches
Being an executive pastor now for more than 12 years, I've definitely grown accustom to changing ministry seasons and shifting priorities accordingly. This time of year is all about getting ready for the fall/winter season. People will be coming back to church ... vacations over and kids back in school, etc. Here's a listing of topics making the list as "high priorities" at this time of year: Growth … [Read more...]