Volunteering at a local church can be very rewarding personally but also can equally feel just as deflating. Volunteers usually have only two days off for a weekend. They work all week at thankless jobs where most are experiencing misery. Then they come to church to serve and sometimes it…

“We’ll just hire someone to do that!” Have you ever found yourself uttering those words? Sounds easy, right? It certainly could be that simple, but many employers overlook the cost of hiring someone. The process is very involved and, at times, complex.  How much does the hiring process really cost?…

Peter Drucker said, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” You cannot underestimate your church staff culture and its significance. More than your strategies, culture is the thing that determines the success of your team. The church staff culture can be as simple as how you treat each other and make decisions.…

Youth Ministry is a significant part of churches today. A thriving, growing Youth Ministry can greatly impact your church's overall health and growth. It all starts with the Youth Pastor. John C. Maxwell says, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” So, the health of your Youth Ministry will be dependent…

Any successful organization is built on a great team. As a leader, you will want to see the individual members of your team develop, grow, and become the best version of themselves. This should be one of your main objectives and responsibilities. As your team gets better, the organization will…

Everyone wants to hire the best people to add to their team and organization. This is why it’s vitally important to have a well-thought-out hiring process so that only the best people fill your staffing needs. Too many churches and ministries have a loose hiring process. As a result, the…

Matthew 19:14 (NLT) says, "But Jesus said, 'Let the children come to me. Don't stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.'" Children matter to Jesus, and they should matter to us. In your church, there are many important roles and positions. There…

Church staff meetings can evoke many different types of emotions for those who are on the leading or participating side. The name is a generic term that denotes a meeting to solve problems and learn together. However, not all staff meetings are equal, and the experience can vary drastically from…