When it comes to developing a Compensation Program for your church, the Job Description is "the glue" that holds the program together. (See Writing Job Descriptions.) Much of what needs to happen in a formal compensation program requires the comparison of one position to another. Whether it be internal equity or market comparison, it's critical to have the position well documented. This is done via the job … [Read more...]
How To Write A Staff Policy Manual
A Few Words Of Guidance For Those Engaged In Writing This Very Important Set Of Policies And Procedures
I feel a little strange doing a post that is supposed to help church leaders organize and write a Staff Policy Manual. Why? It took me 7 years to write one for my church! That's bad. Right? Regardless, what I came up with has served our church very well, and I wanted to share. So, how do you write a Staff Policy Manual? The first order of business is to put a good outline together. What should your manual … [Read more...]
Writing A “Ministry Description”
The "Section By Section" Details Of Writing One Of The Most Important Documents In The Church
In a few previous posts, I've addressed the importance of each staff member having a documented job description. However, in many smaller church situations, church leaders are working more with volunteer staff than they are with paid staff. And, it's just as important to provide a volunteer with a document that outlines expectations. Right? In fact, it might even be a little more important. Around here we do this … [Read more...]
Writing Job Descriptions
How To Write A Job Description Step By Step
One of the things I’m frequently asked about is how to write a good job description. I share copies of many of the job descriptions my church has written over the years in the Resources area of my site. Today, I thought I would share my “two cents” on how to write one. Obviously there are a number of different approaches to writing a job description. I have seen many, especially since becoming an Executive Pastor. … [Read more...]
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