Church Operations
Get the behind-the-scenes stuff running efficiently to support the vision of your church.
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 […]
Preventing Child Abuse in Your Church
As a pastor, you genuinely care about your congregation and community. You’ve worked hard to earn their trust. You want people to feel welcome at church, to know they’re valued, to grow in their relationship with Christ, and to be safe. This certainly includes the littlest members of your congregation. You want children, and their […]
How to Help Visitors Find Their Way
I’m directionally challenged (that’s a polite way of saying I could get lost in my own hometown…and actually have). Imagine if I visited your church?! Would I know where to park, where the main entrance is located, where to go for the worship service, and other important details? I’d probably do what most visitors do […]
How to Choose the Best Project Management Tool
Many church leaders see the potential value in using a project management tool for their teams. Popular tools include Asana, Basecamp, Teamwork, and others. However, there’s often a level of disappointment that happens once a church staff starts using the tool. Why isn’t this making communication easier? Why won’t the whole staff use the tool […]
Are You Sure Your Team Will Last Another Year?
“We’re doing way too much by the seat of our pants and lots of last minute prayers.” That’s a line I wrote in my journal when working in ministry. I think those in leadership had good intentions. Bringing people to Christ fueled their efforts and drove them to push us all to do more. That […]
7 Tools To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving
In a few days, we’ll sit down to a Thanksgiving meal. Some will travel to see extended family while others may enjoy the celebration at home. As we prepare the turkeys, pies, and way too many side dishes, I wanted to share several tools I’m grateful we have at our disposal. These help us share […]
How to Prevent a Dysfunctional Vision
Vision is imperative. Senior pastors and church leaders need to know where they’re leading the church. A clear vision provides direction, motivation, and filters decisions. Clearly communicating the vision fuses incredible momentum into a church. However… Have you ever seen a vision become an idol? Not enough cash flow to fund the vision and no plan […]