In my NEW Staffing Workshop resource, I focus on four areas of staffing: recruiting, hiring, managing and firing/de-hiring. 95% of staffing mistakes are made in the recruiting and hiring stages.
The key to recruitment is to be crystal clear about who and what you want.
My friend Paul Fleming just recently left the church he started to pursue a great new opportunity, in doing so, he’s working with his team to find his replacement.
He does a great job with ‘recruitment’ – check out what he has done (this was an email Paul sent out recently):
Will you continue to pray with and for the leaders at Westport Church as we look for the next Lead Pastor?
What makes this a great opportunity?
1. A healthy church
Westport is a value driven church and has a solid history of responding to visionary leadership.
2. A great team
Westport has been blessed with a gifted staff and elder team who work well together as a strong, cohesive unit. Our team is enjoyable to work with and a pleasure to lead. Every person on the team is an “A? player.
3. A great location
Portland is consistently voted as one the best cities to live in. The Pacific Northwest is a beautiful place to serve, with amazing recreational opportunities nearby. Skiing in the mountains, rock climbing, hiking and relaxing on the beach are all within 70 miles.
Please take a moment to listen to my heart and passion for this role. I’m committed to helping Westport succeed, and praying daily for God to raise up the right leader to replace me.
Watch The Video…
Candidate Profile:
- Treasures Jesus and is experiencing spiritual transformation in his life
- Embraces our Values, Vision and Ministry Philosophy
- Warm and inviting interpersonal skills
- Experienced leader who can articulate who he is and who he is NOT
- Team player who has experience leading and collaborating with a strong team
- Track record of teaching powerful, memorable and transforming sermons
- Desires to live in the Pacific Northwest
Pass on the Recruiting Packet:
Here’s a link to our recruiting packet. Will you think of 3-5 stellar leaders right now that you could share this with?
There’s a lot here that Paul did right – and in addition to learning ‘how to recruit’ maybe God might prompt you to apply too.
Hope this example helps!
Nelson
P.S. If you (like me) ever lose sleep over your church’s staffing questions, check out The Staffing Workshop. This nearly six-hour resource is available as a five CD set or as an immediate download.
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