I've been approached more than once over the years by individuals who are interested in "doing what I do." They're interested in becoming an executive pastor someday. They ask, "How do I become an executive pastor?" Given the uniqueness of the role and my path to the position, I'm not sure what to tell them. There's no degree or "typical" career path. In fact, in most cases, people in this role didn't set out to … [Read more...]
Prioritize!
Prioritization ... One Of The First Steps For The New Executive Pastor
After dealing with the organizational structure, implementing data collection and reporting processes, and putting a strategic plan in place, the new executive pastor must put First Things First. The new executive pastor has to work with the senior pastor and the rest of the staff on identifying and working on the highest priority items first. For example, when it comes to infrastructure development, the new … [Read more...]
First Steps For The New Executive Pastor
The First Five Areas On Which The New Executive Pastor Must Focus
Pretty much on a continuous basis, I'm involved in one form of coaching relationship or another. While sometimes I'm serving with the lead or senior pastor of a church, most of the time I'm coaching a new executive pastor who is being phased into the position or who has recently assumed the role. Either way, I'm finding my advice over the new executive pastor's first year is almost always the same. So, I thought I … [Read more...]
Building Strong Infrastructure
Infrastructure Development ... One Of The First Steps For The New Executive Pastor
It could be argued that building a strong infrastructure is the most important responsibility of the new executive pastor. Consequently, in all of my coaching relationships, we spend most of our time discussing infrastructure. I've posted many times on the topic of infrastructure, in one way or another. Here's a list of relevant posts. Check them out! Leadership Fundamental – Developing Infrastructure is … [Read more...]