Process for setting budget
DECISIONS ABOUT BUDGET Continue reading ““MAP” FOR SETTING BUDGETS AND SALARIES”
DECISIONS ABOUT BUDGET Continue reading ““MAP” FOR SETTING BUDGETS AND SALARIES”
Though every pastor or ministry leader must manage and administer details, it is common knowledge that the pastoral role can morph into too much administration, because that offers safety and is comfortable, for many.
THOUGHTS ABOUT AVOIDING SLIDING INTO AN ADMINISTRATIVE ROLE
+ Teach and insist on the strategy of a Point Person (a staff member, by definition, who seeks to expand and give excellence to an area of ministry) and Ministry Manager (by definition, a volunteer who helps to Continue reading “Pastors Can Become Administrators”
Why a large church like yours
should help pastors and churches in the area
Why a large church like yours should help churches and pastors in the area Download
We’re talking about resources for pastors, advice from staff members, use of facilities at times, encouragement in practical issues, seminars for the pastoral leaders.
Senior Pastor Ministry Description Download
To give senior pastoral leadership to the church in line with Biblical commands of our Lord to pastors and to serve as the senior leader of pastoral staff and church ministries.
TIME: Full-time
REPORTS: Annual written report to the church; other reports as desired for updates. Communication of vacation and special days to the board of trustees for records.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Continue reading “Senior Pastor Ministry Description”
They come up every time I coach a pastor, often because I suggest we look at them. But more normally, because the pastor or church leader says, “What about (one of these seven areas)?” Most of the notes on this site and most of the thoughts in my head come under these:
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+ The background of theology and church practices of many of us influences this.
+ We easily forget how much of people work is directly with women and girls, and that women and girls can best serve there. Single mothers, female victims of divorce, widows, sexually abused……and more. Continue reading ““Pigeon-holing” or Assuming A Woman Cannot Take A Strong Pastoral or Director Role”
10. Schedule fun .
9. Work your best spiritual and emotional study schedule.
8. Be in an accountability group.
7. Work your ___“holy discontent”!___
6. Promote your passion .
5. Believe “every contact is an opportunity . (Little things)
4. Know the order … God/ family / company / self-interest .
3. Define and seek __your_purpose_____
2. Explain, “You must be perfect…”
1. Walk humbly with God .
TO BE THE MAIN TEAM OF THE BOARD TO GIVE OVERSIGHT TO THE FINANCES AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD ABOUT BUDGET
Personnel: At least two or three members of the board, including one as chairman of finances; one to three others from the church as determined by the board; and these ex-officio members: senior pastor and chair of the board, both of whom are voting members of all church committees. Continue reading “JOB DESCRIPTION for Finance Committee of the Board of the Church”
Integrating new staff hires Download
+ Be sure there is strong communication with staff. Like everyone, they hate changes and surprises.
+ Have appropriate people in on the informal and formal visits to your campus.
+ Explain why you are sold on this person before he or she comes.
+ Show others the resume. Continue reading “Integrating New Staff Hires”