Tag: church staffing
What Should we Do with our Older People?
Now that I am well into my 40’s, I constantly notice how youthful society seems. Those of you in your 50’s, 60’s and 70’s probably see this even more. Everyone looks young. News broadcasters look younger than ever; people far …
Why Youth Pastors are Endangered (And How you can Find one)
Twenty years ago the on-ramp to vocational ministry was youth ministry. Today it is difficult to even find a good youth pastor. Why is this the case? My contention is that youth pastors are an endangered species because so many …
How to Coach your Church Staff Team Toward Success
Whether you have 1, 5 or 50 staff members, being proactive in leading your staff is essential. In a previous post, I unpacked 7 reasons that every person on your staff team should write an annual plan. Following up, I …
How to Lead and Develop your Church Staff
Caring for existing customers is widely seen as a better investment than finding new ones in the business world. (It costs 6–7 times more to acquire a new customer than retain an existing one – Bain & Company.) Perhaps there …
3 Church Staffing Mistakes to Avoid
Most churches designate funds to pay church leaders. Smaller churches may pay only one pastor while larger churches often pay many staff members. But how can a church best invest its limited amount of staffing dollars? Who should we hire …