Church Operations
Get the behind-the-scenes stuff running efficiently to support the vision of your church.
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 […]
Do You Trust Your Team?
One of the many causes of burnout is trying to do too much on your own and not delegating to your team. Whether you’re the senior pastor or lead a ministry department, you can’t do it all by yourself. You need staff and/or volunteers to share the ministry load. However, you could have a team […]
Want to Make Disciples? Shepherd Your Team.
As your church grows, your ability to know everyone’s name and story shrinks. Sure, there are still many people you know who’ve been at your church for years. However, if you want to have the same or greater impact on your congregation as it grows, then you need to focus on the number of people […]
Reset How You Manage Yourself This Year
If you didn’t get around to making New Year’s resolutions, click the link below for three simple resolutions to improve your health, time management, and leadership. No extreme diets or complicated systems required (’cause who has time for that anyway?!). Enjoy! 3 Powerful New Year’s Resolutions for Church Leadership
3 Tips to Spruce Up Your Virtual Front Door
Have you visited your church website lately? Probably not, right? You already know the service times, the topic of last week’s message, and the church statement of faith so why bother? Here’s why… According to a study by Gray Matter Research, up to 16% of those who’ve visited your website in the last year do […]
Read a Book During Your Coffee Break
We’ve all heard the saying that “Leaders are readers.” If you’re constantly pouring out what you know without taking in new material, your well of knowledge will eventually run dry. It’s not hard to convince people they should read more books; the challenge is finding the time. The folks at Ministry Library have created a […]