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The Ultimate Church Interview Rubric

Interviewing someone to become one of your staff members is such an important task. When you consider all risk factors, you know you want to do it right! Hiring the wrong candidate costs so much money and energy. Time is counted by tens of hours over the course of the…

Stephan CotéOctober 25, 2022

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11 Strategic Interview Questions for Worship Pastor Candidates

It has been said many times that there are three main hires in a church: the senior pastor, the children’s pastor, and the worship pastor. Making the right hire with a worship pastor will make or break the life of the church. They spend as much, if not, more time…

Kevin BordeauxOctober 18, 2022

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Hiring and Firing Tips for Executive Pastors

The Executive Pastor has a very strategic job for the church. They must make important decisions that will affect the day-to-day operations. One of the roles they play is leading the hiring and firing process for the local church they serve. Hiring and firing tips for Executive Pastors are important…

Kevin BordeuaxSeptember 12, 2022

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19 Worship Pastor Interview Questions You’ll Regret Not Asking

Every church probably has the story of regrets when hiring a staff member that just didn’t mesh with the culture. Making the right hire with a worship pastor will make or break the life of the church. They spend as much, if not more, time on stage than the Senior…

Kevin BordeauxAugust 8, 2022

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How to Make New Church Staff Feel Welcome

Being the “new kid” on a church staff can be an intimidating experience. Many church teams are relationally well-connected, and they may have even known each other for a long time. For some church teams, a new staff member has to move to your city to join your team. For…

Lynsey L'EcuyerJuly 21, 2022

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How to Write a Pastor Job Description That Attracts Better Applicants

Pastoral transition and replacement are always tough for a congregation. This is especially true if they were blessed with a gifted leader. Finding a good pool of candidates is the first step, but that is easier said than done. Where does the church find a good pool of candidates? There…

Kevin BordeauxMay 3, 2022

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Top 27 Ways to Address Disengaged Employees

At some point in time, a manager or leader of an organization will have employees who stop performing to their potential. They become disengaged in their jobs and the mission of the company. Disengagement is contagious and costly, and it's the responsibility of a manager or HR professional to deal…

Kevin BordeauxFebruary 6, 2022

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How to Hire a Youth Pastor

A youth pastor plays a critical role in the life of a church. They are tasked with discipling the next generation by building a strong foundation for their faith. Many adults who are strong in the faith can look back to a youth pastor and youth ministry that shaped their…

Kevin BordeauxJanuary 19, 2022

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7 Keys to a Successful Job Posting

We hear a lot about finding a "dream job," but as an employer, are you doing everything that you can to attract your "dream employee"? Writing an effective and successful job posting is a science as well as an art, no matter what role you are recruiting for. It is…

AngelaSeptember 29, 2021

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9 Qualities of an Excellent Executive Pastor

The Church has always faced change. Its capacity of adaptation to circumstances helped it bloom or fade away. Church models have been modified; roles morphed also. Inexistent 15 years ago out of megachurches, the XP role is now so important that it is one of the fastest-growing Christian job searches…

Stephan CotéSeptember 16, 2021

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