Church Operations
Get the behind-the-scenes stuff running efficiently to support the vision of your church.
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 […]
5 Church Salary Resources to Help You Make Important Payroll Decisions
When it comes to deciding church staff salaries, money matters. Whether you’re in the middle of annual budgeting, getting ready to hire a new employee, or reviewing current staff pay rates, there are resources out there that can help you make those important payroll decisions. As you plan for the year ahead, here are five […]
7 Tools to Save Time on Church Administration Tasks
Time. It’s the most precious commodity yet the one we have the least of. That’s why saving time is a constant goal for church leaders with busy schedules. As I work with churches across the country, a question I hear often is how to free up time by streamlining administrative tasks. My answer: online management […]
Top 5 Conferences & Coaching for Executive Pastors
Having passion for a cause is key to leading it well, but passion alone won’t take care of all the complexities involved in leading a church. Executive Pastors understand the many trials and triumphs that come with leadership. This role, however, is also unique in many of its challenges. That’s why it’s important to seek […]