If you are reading this article you are probably a leader. We all know that a job title does not make a leader.
Leaders motivate and inspire others to action and work toward a common goal.
For a church, leadership is about demonstrating behaviors that result in cohesive teams that do the work of the ministry.
I am always looking for inspiring podcasts, and one that I subscribe to is Andy Stanley’s leadership podcast. Read the Full Article →
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 →
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 →
Church staff often wear many hats and juggle countless responsibilities.
Create job descriptions to help keep church employees focused on the most important tasks that support ministry goals and objectives.
Working for a church is very different than working for a business in that much of what gets done in church is tied to helping other people in times of need.
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 →
The volunteer application process is an important part of the volunteer experience because it speaks to the credibility of the organization.
An efficient process keeps the application information organized and makes volunteers feel confident about getting involved.
There are many pieces to the application process and each step should be part of an overall process that prepares for the next step.
The volunteer application packet should be assembled with the many pieces of information that the volunteer candidate will need. Read the Full Article →
If you are a church leader there will probably come a time when a member asks you about a church member business directory.
Salespeople are trained to make connections and look for sales opportunities everywhere they go. Often, members will target people they go to church with because of the easy access to prospective clients.
This can create a challenge for church leaders because the question that inevitably comes up is whether the church is willing to provide a church member business directory. Read the Full Article →
It’s difficult to believe that 2018 is rapidly coming to an end. Once the Christmas holidays are behind us it will be time to reflect, plan for 2019 and celebrate a successful year. The first quarter is also a time when churches hold their annual church business meeting.
Annual church business meetings are important to help keep members informed and engaged with the mission of the organization. Read the Full Article →
It is difficult to believe but many parts of the United States have already had measurable snow fall. And its not even Thanksgiving! This early wintry mix is a good reminder to think about winter and church campus safety!
Most of us get excited when we see that first snow fall but it also makes us think about safety in the wet and slippery precipitation. Read the Full Article →
