From time to time, I enjoy bringing in a guest blogger – especially when they can bring you something new or different than what my personal experience allows for. To that end, I’ve asked Don Ross to share some posts on Church Revitalization (or Turn-Around Churches). Don is an Advanced Coaching Alum and the Lead Pastor of Creekside Church in … Read More
How is your worship team “really” doing?
When is the last time you got on the balcony? No – not the balcony at your church building or even the hotel from your last vacation. It’s Jason Hatley here (Pastor of Worship Arts at The Journey Church) with a quick (but important) leadership principle that every pastor and worship leader needs to practice… Getting on the Balcony. Getting on … Read More
Free Download – The Journey’s “Checklist for New Hires”
Last week I was able to help hundreds of churches with their staffing through my Top 3 Staffing Mistakes Webinars – thanks for the great feedback! One thing that struck a cord with people on the webinar is the ‘hiring checklist’ we use at The Journey. So I thought… why not give you this powerful document. TODAY I’d like to … Read More
The Time will never be right – A Saturday Quote
Do not wait; the time will never be ‘just right.’ Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along. – Napoleon Hill
Staffing Week – Get the Most Out of Your Staff – Help Them to Help You!
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