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7 Ways to Know if Children’s Ministry is the Right Position for You

Children’s ministry is one of the most critical ministries within the church; why? Because it raises the next generation of God-fearing disciple-makers. In the 1990s - 2000s, the age most kids would choose to continue in their faith or leave was between high school and college. Now, the age has…

Kimberly WellsJuly 20, 2022

Church Leadership

8 Ways You Know You’re Leading With Integrity

I will say it: there are too many scandals hitting the Christian church. Do you agree? Don’t get me wrong, I am not judging anyone involved. We should be keenly aware that we do not know the whole story of what happened and how it happened. We only have very…

Stephan CotéJuly 14, 2022

Church Leadership

How to Bring Up Tough Topics with Your Church Leadership

Tough topics are tough topics. They’re difficult to bring up because, well, let’s be honest, they’re not fun. It’s like handing a porcupine to someone: it can sting from every angle. If handing a porcupine to someone is optional in life, unless you’re a porcupine hunter (which I’ve never heard…

Stephan CotéJune 28, 2022

Church Leadership

5 Mistakes You Can Make When Succession Planning Your Church

Peter Drucker is quoted saying “ There is no success without a successor”. John C Maxwell said the same. One of the hardest projects to tackle is succession, a passing of the baton. Succession planning has many facets that must be considered. So we will rule out the number one…

Stephan CotéJune 16, 2022

Reasons Pastors Keep Leaving Your Church, unhealthy church culture

Church Leadership

7 Reasons Pastors Keep Leaving Your Church

You may be a part of a church that has had the same pastors and leaders for decades with very little turnover. Or perhaps, you’re in a church that seems to have frequent turnover among leadership. Have you ever wondered why? Many factors can contribute to this. Here are 6…

Lynsey L'EcuyerJune 3, 2022

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Church Leadership

5 Tips to Quit Your Church Job Gracefully

So, you're thinking about leaving your church job? Let's face it, that's never an easy decision. For many of us, church positions are more than just jobs. When you took the position, chances are that it was because you loved serving in your church, identified with the mission and vision…

Lynsey L'EcuyerMay 24, 2022

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Job Search Resume Tips

7 Skills Every Pastor Must Include on a Resume

When it comes down to writing a resume, everyone looks at important details like education, work experience, and skills. It doesn’t matter what the position is, from school teacher to youth director, from social worker to pastor, skills matter. A lot. Besides presenting your spiritual gifts (which are always a…

Stephan CotéMay 17, 2022

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Hiring

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

Interview Advice Job Search

11 Questions Every Pastoral Candidate Should Ask Before Accepting the Position

So as a pastoral candidate, you're about this deep in the interview process with this church, and you're wondering: Have I asked all the needed questions to make a clear, faith-filled, and wise decision? On the other hand, maybe you're getting ready to embark on an interview journey and want…

Stephan CotéApril 19, 2022

Church Leadership

How to Address a Moral Failing within Your Ministry Team

Scandal. Church collapse. Broken trust. Tragedy. Betrayal. These are just some of the words that come to mind when we think about a moral failing in a ministry team. Unfortunately, this is far more common than any of us would like it to be. For those of us who have…

Lynsey L'EcuyerApril 14, 2022

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