Churches use teams in every area of ministry.
Think about all of the volunteer groups that make church happen!
In addition, internal work teams help to plan and organize.
These teams are how work gets done and contribute to the success of the organization.
Influencing a group of people to work together, in harmony is what leadership is all about. Read the Full Article →
Congratulations! Your church is growing and now it is time to hire some help.
It’s easy to say “let’s hire someone” but there are many things that need to be done behind the scenes to make sure you are ready for your new employee.
You want your new hire to start off on the right foot so take some time to think through the details to help ensure a smooth transition. Read the Full Article →
People who work for churches do so because of a calling and deserve the same compensation as someone working in any other type of organization.
Churches that are large enough to have a paid staff should intentionally consider the pay and benefits their employees receive.
Church boards should develop a compensation strategy that lines up with the overall strategy and mission of the organization. Read the Full Article →
Providing generous benefits for church employees is part of a strategy that is used to attract and retain key employees.
Benefits vary greatly by organization and can be as simple as health insurance for church employees to as complex as flexible work schedules or on-campus day care.
Benefit packages come in many shapes and sizes, depending on the industry and the size of the organization. Read the Full Article →
Managing church employees is every bit as challenging as managing people in any other setting.
A church is only as strong as the people who do the work and weak employees can affect the customer experience and the ability to meet objectives.
Having a strong church staff requires:
“Get the right people on the bus, the wrong people off the bus, the right people in the right seats and then figure out where to drive.” Jim Collins – Good to Great
Getting the right people on the bus involves a great recruitment strategy that includes screening, interviewing, orientation and training. Read the Full Article →
Creating an influential youth program involves strategy, planning and support from the church.
And, requires a gifted and passionate youth director to get it done.
Youth directors have a unique role and often carry a heavy burden.
Kids confide in them about many of life’s issues and challenges.
This constant weight can discourage youth leaders – if they do not have the support they need. Read the Full Article →
One of the many responsibilities of a church leader is managing employees; which includes setting expectations and monitoring how work is completed.
We’ve all had those awkward experiences when a step to a process was missed or an important task was forgotten. This creates an uncomfortable situation and a frustrating work experience.
It is difficult to monitor job functions that require multiple steps, or programs that are multifaceted, which is why many organizations use checklists. Read the Full Article →
Churches have come to realize the importance of incorporating quality concepts and tools into management practices.
Many churches and nonprofit organizations are now focusing on efficiency and effectiveness in the way their mission is achieved.
While some might argue that quality concepts don’t apply to the church, I would argue that Christian organizations should lead with quality.
Quality is defined by the American Society for Quality (ASQ) as “The characteristics of a product or service that bear on its ability to satisfy stated or implied needs; and a product or service free of deficiencies”. Read the Full Article →
People who work (free or paid) for a church are often exposed to confidential information. These employees and volunteers are responsible for maintaining a strong code of ethics because of access to this sensitive information.
According to dictionary.com, confidentiality is defined as “having another’s trust or confidence; entrusted with secrets or private affairs.”
Members and volunteers provide the church with demographic, financial and personal information. Read the Full Article →
Churches have a business model that is very different from other organizations. Members fund the operation, volunteers do the labor and employees facilitate the process.
This model creates a unique employee experience which merits focus, attention and care.
People who work for a ministry do so because they feel called. This calling gives them the grace to work through the many challenges that come with being a church employee. Read the Full Article →
