Easter has come and gone, flowers are beginning to bloom and spring is finally here – which means that summer is just around the corner.
As the snow begins to melt, and the tulips start to show off their spring colors, your team should be well on its way to planning your summer vacation Bible school.
Planning church events can be fun and stress free as long as there is detailed planning and lots of hands to help. Read the Full Article →
Overseeing the operation of a ministry requires many business processes.
Some of these processes can and should be kept in house but often, outsourcing a service can be more affordable, efficient and effective.
As a church grows, particularly when it is in the planting phase, there are limited resources to pay for some of the products and services every ministry needs. Read the Full Article →
Growing churches understand the importance of a strong Children’s Ministry program.
But Children’s ministry has many moving parts. It is more than child care while parents go to church.
It is an opportunity to sow into the lives of the next generation and help these kids learn biblical principles for life.
Even small churches can have a dynamic kids ministry with a little planning and organization. Read the Full Article →
It is hard to believe but Easter is a few short days away.
And anyone who works for, or volunteers at a church understands there is a lot to be done!
Churches are scrambling to prepare for the influx of visitors with the hope of sharing the Good News and helping others discover the miracle of Easter.
As we all prepare for this important day, don’t lose sight of the big picture and take refuge in the many Bible verses on anxiety and stress! Read the Full Article →
Hiring employees can be a time consuming and expensive process.
We have talked a lot about the importance and process to hire the right employee.
However, it is also important to help staff acclimate to the new job, understand your expectations for them – with the ultimate goal of a long term relationship.
This is when a structured on-boarding process can help. Read the Full Article →
No one goes into ministry with the desire to track employee attendance. Much less create a church employee attendance policy!
However, having employees who show up for work, on time, is imperative for a church to be able to achieve its mission.
Life happens to all of us – we get sick, a loved one needs us, cars break down, weather interrupts a commute and the list goes on and on. Read the Full Article →
I’m tired, sweating, and elated. I’ve just stepped back from the microphone with my guitar, and I can hear shouts of praise through my in-ear monitors.
Though there are lights shining in my eyes, I can make out the silhouette of people jumping, lifting their hands, and praising God.
The pastor walks to the platform where I’m standing and says, “Can’t you feel God’s presence?” I can. Read the Full Article →
Churches are labor intensive organizations and are unique in that most of the labor that makes church happen is volunteer.
Church employees facilitate the process that manages this free labor.
These crucial members of a church staff are the ones who make it all happen – with very limited resources.
Consequently hiring right – the first time is important for churches. Read the Full Article →
Church governance is the cornerstone to effective church management of ministry resources – people, time and money.
One way to ensure that your church has a strong governance model is to adhere to the ECFA Standards of Responsible Stewardship.
ECFA is an organization that helps equip nonprofit organizations for financial integrity.
As part of their mission, this organization helps ministries learn about effective board governance. Read the Full Article →
Hopefully your church has developed goals for the year. Your job as church leader is to help your team manage challenging church goals.
I recently read an article about a study that uncovers an interesting result of goals that are perceived as being too difficult to attain – abusive supervisors.
This study reveals that when unattainable goals are set, the stress and pressure on supervisors to achieve those goals, increases. And it is the employee who pays the price. Read the Full Article →
