If God has entrusted you with a team of people to help your church reaches its full redemptive potential, then you probably struggle with trying to get the most benefit from them. Well, assembling and getting the most out of your staff is one of the toughest things that a pastor deals with in leading a growing church. On top … Read More
Staffing Week – The Power of Facebook in The Hiring Process
When you have a few candidates in mind for a position, in addition to the personality tests and strengths assessments I suggest be sure to check them out on Facebook too. Check out their photo library, their updates and their recent postings. What does it tell you about them? Does their Facebook page affirm that you are moving in the right … Read More
Staffing Week – What Do I Do When Someone Resigns for “Good” Reasons?
Since we are looking at Staffing this week, I want to deal with one of the most asked questions about how to transition when someone resigns for “good” reasons. (like focusing on their family) Staff changes can be one of the more challenging aspects of leading a growing church. Here’s what I would recommend when dealing with a “good” resignation: … Read More
Staffing Week – How to Hire the Right Person
You want to hire the right people? Simply write your position descriptions to attract the right person and repel the wrong hire. One vitally important item that I talk about with staffing is to be abundantly clear about who you want to hire for a position AND who you don’t want to hire. This means that not only do you … Read More
“Staffing Week” at Church Leader Insights… NOT Shark Week.
This week at Church Leader Insights is all about staffing! Over and over I hear from you that this is a key pressure point in your church. So, this week (Tues – Thurs) I’m offering a powerful FREE webinar called: THE TOP 3 STAFFING MISTAKES (And how to avoid them) It’s free but you have to RSVP: http://www.churchleaderinsights.com/staffingmistakes/ Hurry, we … Read More
Approaching Death Cautiously – A Saturday Quote
Isn’t it amazing how many people tip-toe cautiously through life hoping to make it safely to death? – Carl E Hiebert – Aviator and motivational speaker
The Sabbath has the Power to change your life and ministry… it changed mine.
I want to share with you today how I found the Power of the Sabbath. It was four years after I had started The Journey Church. I was having my regular phone calls with one of my mentors in Atlanta. I was complaining. Frustrated. Tired. My waistline was expanding and so was my to-do list. (And although I didn’t have … Read More
Faith and Discipline – A Saturday Quote
You must maintain unwavering faith that you can and will prevail in the end, regardless of difficulties – and at the same time, have discipline to confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be. Jim Collins, Author
Working your talent – A Saturday Quote
Talent is only the start. You must keep working your talent – Irving Berlin (Famous American Composer and Lyricist)
Join me at The Staffing Workshop LIVE event in Orlando – PLUS a Special Bonus!
After helping thousands of pastor, I have learned that there is no single issue that keeps church leaders awake at night more often than staffing! I know that you desire to lead a great staff, to reach your church’s full kingdom potential and bring glory to God. I am sure that is why you are reading this blog, but trying … Read More