Category Archives for "Church Operations"
Get the behind-the-scenes stuff running efficiently to support the vision of your church.
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 […]
How To Protect Your Staff From Burnout
The folks at the Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast recently had me on as a guest to talk about how to spot and prevent ministry burnout. One topic we discussed was how church leaders can help their team members avoid burnout. I offered a few tips in the interview (which you can listen to here) and decided […]
3 Skills that Save Church Planters Time and Energy
Planting a church requires perseverance, commitment, and passion for reaching people with the Gospel. It also involves using several skills you may not think of right away such as… Legal paperwork Setting up a church checking account Making your first hire Maintaining records of people you’ve contacted about your new church …and much more Navigating those […]
How to Prepare Your Church for a Natural Disaster
I grew up in Oklahoma, as known as “Tornado Alley”. Taking cover during the spring as the sirens went off was pretty normal for us. We had a few close calls but thankfully, our home never suffered damage from a tornado. However, I’ve gone out with volunteers from my church to help clean up after […]
6 Essential Tips Church Finance Teams Can’t Afford to Ignore
Every week across the country, people put their hard-earned money into an offering plate as it’s passed down the aisle. There’s an implicit trust they place in church leaders to use that money wisely and with integrity. Church finance teams need to put certain safeguards in place to honor and maintain that trust. Tip #1: […]
4 Signs You Should Say “No”
Whether your title includes pastor, worship leader, church business administrator, or another role on church staff, you’ll often receive requests for your time. Provide counseling Attend graduations, weddings, and other significant events Officiate weddings Talk with someone’s son or daughter Add a new ministry program or event You receive the request and feel torn. There’s […]
Check out this new project management tool for churches
If you coordinate anything for your church… Sunday services Small group signups Community outreaches Baby dedications …you’ve felt the strain of trying to manage all the details, tasks, and communication required when planning these events. Spreadsheets, to-do lists, and emails fly around the office in an attempt to keep everyone on the same page (virtually, […]
Busting Church Administrator Myths
One way to prevent burning out in ministry is to do fewer things you’re not gifted to do. Notice the word “fewer” in that first sentence. I can’t design graphics to save my life, but sometimes I have to make it happen. However, for the really important projects, I hire a graphic designer so my […]
6 Tips for Developing a Stronger Team
Leading a team can be extremely rewarding or frustrating (sometimes a bit of both). From personality conflicts, communication misfires, and different (and often very strong) opinions, getting a group of people to head in the same direction on a consistent basis isn’t easy…even in a church context. When I first got into project management, I was […]
Busting Church Administrator Myths
One way to prevent burning out in ministry is to do fewer things you’re not gifted to do. Notice the word “fewer” in that first sentence. I can’t design graphics to save my life, but sometimes I have to make it happen. However, for the really important projects, I hire a graphic designer so my […]