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Writing Job Descriptions: A How-To Guide

Whenever it comes time to hire someone new, it’s important to have a job description prepared. Writing a good job description will help potential applicants learn a little bit more about your church and organization, set the right expectations ahead of time, and paint a picture of what the job…

Paul L'EcuyerNovember 26, 2024

Church Leadership Hiring

7 Ways to Promote Diversity in Faith-Based Organizations

Diversity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s something that truly matters to God. So, as churches and faith-based organizations, it should matter to us, too. Yes, our traditions are important, but they shouldn’t come before creating welcoming spaces for people from all walks of life. Whether it’s embracing different races, ethnicities, genders,…

Lynsey L'ecuyerOctober 18, 2024

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How to Fire Someone from Your Church with Compassion

Dealing with the difficult task of letting go of an employee can be quite challenging for any leader. Even with careful planning, it's never an easy process. When it comes to church staff, the situation is even more complex due to the interconnected relationships, requiring a high level of sensitivity…

Lynsey L'ecuyerSeptember 26, 2024

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How to Use a Hiring Rubric for Church Staffing Positions

Hiring for any staff position in your church is a very important task. When you look at candidates, there are important factors to consider beyond experience or skill. For most positions, you’ll want to consider character, cultural alignment with your church, theological positions, and many other things. In order to…

Lynsey L'EcuyerJuly 15, 2024

Church Leadership Hiring

How to Fire Someone from Your Church with Compassion

How to Fire Someone from Your Church with Compassion Dealing with the difficult task of letting go of an employee can be quite challenging for any leader. Even with careful planning, it's never an easy process. When it comes to church staff, the situation is even more complex due to…

Lynsey L'ecuyerJuly 12, 2024

Church Leadership Hiring

The Comprehensive Guide to Writing a Church Administrative Assistant Job Description

So, you’re looking to hire a church administrative assistant? Administrative assistants are the unsung heroes who keep the church office running smoothly. Writing a job description that attracts the perfect candidate can be a bit tricky. No worries, though! We’ve created this comprehensive guide to writing a church administrative assistant…

Lynsey L'EcuyerMay 14, 2024

Church Leadership Hiring

7 Must-Have Traits to Include in a Worship Pastor Job Description

Hiring the right worship pastor for your church is crucial to the success and impact of your congregation. Worship is highly visible and communicates your church’s culture. The people on your stage express what your church is all about. This is why you should never rush the hiring process when you’re hiring a worship pastor. With this in mind, here…

Paul L'EcuyerMay 7, 2024

Church Leadership Hiring Interview Tips

20 Must-Ask Interview Questions for Ministry Leaders

Interviewing candidates for ministry leadership positions is a crucial process that requires careful consideration. Ministry leaders play a vital role in guiding and shepherding congregations. To help you identify the most qualified candidates and ensure a successful interview process, we have created the ultimate list of must-ask interview questions for…

Lynsey L'EcuyerMay 2, 2024

Church Leadership Hiring

6 Toxic Church Staff Culture Traits

Have you ever been on a toxic church staff? It is not enjoyable, and it slows the progress of the church. The leader’s primary task for the church is to create a healthy culture, starting with their personal life that flows down to the staff and, as a result, flows…

Kevin BordeauxApril 16, 2024

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8 Ways to Help Your Church During the Pastoral Transition Process

The loss of a senior pastor can be like losing a family member. Congregations grow comfortable with their pastor–their personality, sermons, and humor. The staff and board with whom the pastor worked closest within the ministry also feels a pastoral loss. A pastoral transition is often sudden. The congregation and…

Kevin BordeauxApril 5, 2024

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