Posts Tagged ‘staff development’
3 Reasons Systems are Important for Your Church
3 Reasons Systems are Important for Your Church Ben Crawshaw Have you evaluated your systems lately? Even churches (should) have systems. It’s how to remove the stress of ministry while growing a church. In fact, there is great benefit to systems that you will experience right away: 1. You don’t have to start with a blank…
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The Rock Star Pastor
The Rock Star Pastor Let’s talk about obscure 90’s bands, shall we? When I was a freshman in high school, the band Blind Melon (some call them a one-hit wonder, but I think that undermines their talent) came out with the song “No Rain.” I couldn’t get enough of it. That’s the song I currently…
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How to Have a 1 on 1 with a Staff Member
Staff Member Meetings Made Easy by Ben Crawshaw One-on-ones can often create anxiety for both the supervisor and employee. Bosses wonder… What in the world are we going to talk about? Is there a way I can postpone this meeting? What can I do that would be helpful to this employee? Employees worry… Am I…
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To Grow, Your Staff Should Shake These Bad Habits
The 3 Bad Habits Holding Your Staff Back from Maximum Effectiveness by Ben Crawshaw Do you have any habits? Maybe you always take the same route to work each day. Maybe you have a habit of waking up each morning at the exact same time. Or maybe it’s biting your fingernails. Maybe you drink way…
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Pastor, Does Your Staff Have Money Issues?
As a senior pastor, you’re the lead shepherd. Your job is to not only care for your congregation, but also for your staff. Leadership is about more than writing job descriptions and leading staff meetings. You have to be involved and present in people’s lives. What’s happening in the families of your staff members? What’s…
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Staff Meeting: 8 Topics For Your Next 8 Meetings
We often don’t think about staff meetings until we’re about to lead them. In the midst of our busy schedules, we need something to jump-start our preparation. Set aside time before each meeting to remind yourself of what you need to cover and who you’re going to celebrate. Even better, create a weekly checklist. Use…
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