Church Operations
Get the behind-the-scenes stuff running efficiently to support the vision of your church.
A New Way to Connect Freelancers with Ministry Needs
The gig economy is alive and well…and there’s a new company coming onto the scene with serving churches as its central mission. I recently spoke with the Founder of Shaar, Matt Lombardi, about his new venture and how he’s using technology to serve churches and freelancers alike.
How to Reopen Church Amid COVID-19
As governmental authorities issue guidance for the gradual reopening during this pandemic, there’s a lot to consider for how to safely reopen our churches. While no one has a perfect answer, there are several organizations who are thinking through the variables and offering potential solutions. Some of the areas to consider when planning to reopen […]
Maintaining Church Facilities in Light of COVID-19
Even though most churches are meeting solely online these days, we’ll want our church facilities ready for when we’re able to have in-person services again. As you look forward to reopening your church building, now is a good time to identify any maintenance and deep cleaning to complete before that exciting date. I asked the […]
Coronavirus Resources for Church Leaders
With the Coronavirus pandemic dominating news headlines, church leaders are in the trenches of deciding how best to respond. Understandably, there’s a lot of focus on large gatherings and how to reduce the spread of the virus. Thankfully, there are several resources available to help church leaders make wise choices. Below are a handful of […]
An Introduction to the Project Management Process (and why it matters to your church)
From sermon preparation to coordinating volunteers and training small group leaders (and more), there’s a lot that goes into leading a church. One way to keep all these efforts running smoothly is by implementing a project management process for your church. Before we get into project management, we need to deal with projects. So, what […]
What to Do When Your Church Grows “Too” Fast
A rapid influx of new Jesus-loving church members. That’s what every church wants, right? Absolutely! We all want our churches to grow with new believers and long-time Christians coming back to church. We want them sitting in our pews every Sunday receiving the love of Christ, and we want all of them now.
4 Tips to Reduce Last-Minute “Planning”
“I have an idea…”. These are the four most dreaded words for any planner. In the context of the church, a close second would be, “Hey, let’s (insert big event idea here) next month!”. Though these sentences often come with good intentions from the one speaking them, all the event organizer hears is, “Let’s add […]
How to Ensure You’re Placing Relationships Above Production at Christmas
It’s not uncommon to hear Christmas services referred to as a church’s “Super Bowl”. Since more people attend Christmas services than any other time of year, church leaders often feel pressured to up the performance ante. The church facility gets a decorative facelift, church members are encouraged to be extra welcoming, and the worship set […]
Faith Teams Church Management Software
On the operations side of churches, transparency and organization are key to ensure things are fair and accountable. No matter the size of a church, keeping the finances, membership, tithing, and events calendar organized in one easily-accessible location is an excellent way to be a good steward of the ministry God has entrusted to you. […]
An Executive Pastor’s Job Description
The role of an Executive Pastor can be a tricky one to define. It’s certainly not a new one, but it can look a bit different from church to church. Sometimes even, the XP role goes by a different moniker altogether, such as Operations Pastor, Administrative Pastor, or Director of Operations. Whatever your church decides […]