I've been thinking a lot lately about the topic of "staff development." Having been in leadership for more than 35 years, I can say with certainty that I've seen many a staff member "develop." I think what we have to ask ourselves, though, is what's the purpose of "staff development" and what's the best way to get it done? Obviously, the purpose is to "develop staff," but how well do we actually do … [Read more...]
Volunteer “Opportunities”
Connecting People To God Through Getting Things Done In The Church
I've had a number of conversations with people over the years about the reality that there's way more to get done than there are people to get it done. This is true, especially in the church. Depending on the financial position of the church, there is never enough paid staff to cover all the bases. What's the deal? This issue has prompted me, from time to time, to clarify a couple of things when it comes to … [Read more...]
Staff Acknowledgement
Another Section Of The Staff Policy Manual
I understand the Staff Policy Manual describes important information about YOUR CHURCH, its benefits, policies, best practices, procedures, and work rules. I further understand that I should consult my ministry area leader if I have any questions or issues that are not addressed in this manual. I further understand that I became a church staff member voluntarily. I understand and acknowledge that there is no … [Read more...]
A Year In The Life Of Staff Development – Part Four
A Four-Part Series From Phil Taylor At Backstage Pastors
Individual Level One On One Meetings With Direct Reports I meet with each department leader (director level) at least once a month formally. These times are used to catch up on what that team member is working on in their area of responsibility. Because our team is such a hardworking and self-motivated group, they don’t need much more than encouragement. But occasionally, there is a corrective need or small … [Read more...]
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