It is common for churches to offer sabbaticals for clergy to provide a time for refreshing, recharging and continuing education. When pastors are allowed to take an extended break from ministry they can refocus and recharge their passion and call to lead the congregation.
How Often Should We Run a Criminal Background Check On Volunteers?
I recently had someone ask me how often they should run criminal background checks on volunteers. The short answer: every […]
Church Embezzlement: Why Every Church Must Take This Seriously
We know that it requires a lot of resources—people, time, and money—to operate a ministry. Each of these resources is […]
Creating a Strong Church Personnel Committee: Roles, Structure, and Strategy
In Jim Collins’ book, Good to Great, he discusses using councils to help guide the organization. Many churches use committees to serve this […]
Understanding Church Demographics: How to Support Every Age Group
The church is made up of a family of believers who come together to worship and grow in faith. Similar […]
Should Churches Share Salary Information? A Guide to Pay Transparency
I began my career at a time when talking about pay was a no-no. No one knew what a coworker […]
