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Staffing / HR
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Building
Job Description: Facilities Manager
Purpose Statement To support the mission and vision of our church by overseeing all aspects...
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Staffing / HR
Job Description: Executive Pastor / Administrative Pastor
Purpose Statement To serve the vision of our church by providing strategic leadership and ensuring...
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Staffing / HR
Job Description: Creative Arts Pastor
Purpose Statement To serve the vision of our church by leading and developing the creative...
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Staffing / HR
Job Title: Mission Pastor
Purpose Statement To serve the vision of our church by championing and leading all global...
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Staffing / HR
Job Description: Young Adults Pastor / Director
Purpose Statement To support the vision of our church by leading ministries that inspire young...
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Staffing / HR
Job Description: Student Pastor / Youth Pastor / Youth Director
Purpose StatementTo support the vision of our church by leading ministries that inspire students in...
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Job Description: Kids Director / Children’s Pastor
Purpose Statement To support the vision of our church by leading ministries that inspire children...
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Staffing / HR
Job Description: Integration & Volunteer Administrator
Purpose Statement To support the vision of our church by caring for people and helping...
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Staffing / HR
Job Description: Associate Pastor of Care
As an Associate Pastor, you serve the entire church community and may be called upon...
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Staffing / HR
Job Description: Associate Pastor of Discipleship
As an Associate Pastor, you serve the entire church community and may be called upon...
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Integration
Managing Volunteers
If you are leading a ministry that requires a large team, here is a primer...
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Group Leader Training
Principles of Making Disciples Today
DISCIPLESHIP IS SPIRITUAL PARENTING It's an intentional transfer of a way of thinking, living, and...
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Group Leader Training
Discipleship In Jesus’ Day
If you’ve been in the church for any length of time, you will have heard...
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Group Leader Training
The Pathway To Spiritual Maturity
Understanding the Pathway of Spiritual Maturity is Essential to Making Disciples The Goal The clear...
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Group Leader Training
Choosing Content
WE CAN BE INTENTIONAL ABOUT WHAT WE TEACH The Foundation of Discipleship The Shema was...
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Group Leader Training
Your Environment Matters
WHERE YOU DISCIPLE IMPACTS HOW YOU DISCIPLE Everything that happens in a church happens in...
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Group Leader Training
Are You Ready To Lead?
CREATING A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH BEGINS WITH YOU While we are all tasked...
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Group Leader Training
Clarifying The Purpose of Your Ministry / Group
When setting out to lead others, it’s important to invest time in taking what you’re...
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Group Leader Training
Ending Well
STRONG ENDINGS HELP WITH NEW BEGINNINGS All groups have a natural life cycle. No matter...
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Group Leader Training
Starts & Stops
CHOOSE RHYTHMS THAT STRENGTHEN YOUR GROUP YOUR CHURCH Every church has a different calendar rhythm,...
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Group Leader Training
Serving Together
PEOPLE GROW WHEN THEY PRACTICE AND SERVE TOGETHER PRACTICE It’s not enough to just teach...
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Group Leader Training
Fostering Relationships
GROUPS THRIVE WHEN PEOPLE ARE CONNECTED CONNECTION WITH YOU If you want to disciple people...
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Group Leader Training
Appropriate Care
UNDERSTANDING YOUR LIMITS PROTECTS THE HEALTH OF THE GROUP WHY LIMITS MATTER As time goes...
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Operations
Church Systems: What are they? How do they work?
Big Idea A system is a repeatable action that doesn't always require wide creativity; it...
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Policies
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Church Procedure Template
Procedure Title:(e.g., Offering Counting Procedure) Purpose:(A short explanation of why this procedure is needed —...
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Legal
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Policies
Church Policy Template
Policy Title:(e.g., Child Protection Policy) Purpose:(A brief statement about why this policy exists — the biblical, legal,...
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Policies
Understanding the Difference Between Policies and Procedures in a Church Setting
Lesson Objective: Understand the definitions and differences between policies and procedures. Recognize how both are...
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Legal
Legal Overview
Lesson Objective: Understand the legal requirements that churches must comply with to operate safely and...
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Accounting
Church Finances Overview: Managing and Maintaining Financial Health
Lesson Objective: Understand the importance of proper financial management within the church. Learn the options...
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Staffing / HR
HR: Staff Meetings
Lesson Objective: Understand the purpose of staff meetings within a church setting and how to...
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Staffing / HR
HR: Staff Development Plan
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Staffing / HR
HR: Staff Handbooks – what to include
Lesson Objective: Understand the role of a staff handbook in setting clear expectations and guiding...
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Staffing / HR
HR: Onboarding New Staff
Lesson Objective: Understand the importance of a structured onboarding process. Learn the steps to set...
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Staffing / HR
HR: The Selection Process
Lesson Objective: Understand the importance of an objective and transparent selection process. Learn the steps...
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Staffing / HR
HR: Recruitment for Success
Lesson Objective: Develop effective recruitment strategies aligned with your mission. Understand key factors influencing candidate...
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MVV
Church Identity Discovery Survey
Here's a survey you can use in print, online (e.g., Google Forms), or in group...
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MVV
Process to Collaboratively Identify Your Church’s Mission, Vision, and Values
This process has 4 phases, each with clear steps. You can walk through it with...
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MVV
Why Mission, Vision, and Values Must Reflect the Whole Church—Not Just a Few Leaders
In today’s fast-moving world, churches are more intentional than ever about articulating their mission, vision,...
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MVV
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Staffing / HR
Staff Behavioral Values
How Are They Different? While church values shape the overall culture and priorities of the...
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MVV
Church Value(s) Statements
The Purpose of Values Statements for a Church In a world of shifting cultures and...
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MVV
Mission vs. Vision: How to Write Both for Your Church
Every church needs clarity. Clarity about why it exists. Clarity about where it’s going. And...
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Community Awareness
How to Fundraise for a Church-Based Nonprofit: Building a Sustainable Outreach Mission
Effective community outreach requires more than good intentions—it requires financial sustainability. For nonprofits connected to...
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Community Awareness
Deciding Your Church’s Approach to Community Outreach: Clarifying the Why Before the What
Community outreach is one of the most visible and impactful aspects of a church’s ministry....
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Community Awareness
Exegeting the Community: How to Understand the People You’re Called to Serve
Before a church planter, pastor, or ministry leader can effectively love and serve their community,...
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Disciple Culture
Preparing For a Group Launch
I drove into the parking lot of my group townhouse complex, feeling nervous yet excited,...
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Communication
Choosing the Right IT Service Provider for Your Church: What to Consider Before Signing a Contract
As churches grow and become more dependent on technology, managing IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, software, and...
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Policies
Pastor Sabbatical Policy
Purpose:The purpose of a sabbatical is to provide long-term staff members with extended time for...
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Leadership
Lead vs. Lag Metrics
What’s the difference between a lead and a lag metric? Think of it like this:...
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Staffing / HR
Sample Employee Review Template
Here is a PDF Version you can use OUR CHURCH Administrative & Ministry Staff Review...
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Governance
Different Types of Boards – positives and negatives
A church's constitution must clearly define the board’s role, which can vary widely depending on...
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Legal
Criminal Situations Policy
[Church Name] Department: Human ResourcesProcedure Name: Handling Criminal SituationsEffective Date: 1. Summary This policy outlines...
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Legal
Nut-Aware Policy
[Church Name] Effective Date: February 1, 2018 1. Summary At [Church Name], we are fully...
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Legal
Privacy Policy
[Church Name] Privacy Policy PurposeThis policy is established to safeguard personal information entrusted to [Church...
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Care
Pastoral Meetings Policy
[Church Name] Effective Date: 1. Purpose This policy establishes the procedure to be followed when...
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Governance
Church Playbook
A church playbook is different than an employee handbook. An employee handbook is focused on...
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Care
Bereavement and Crisis Care Procedure
Summary This procedure outlines the steps to be followed when a church member or a...
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Legal
Accessibility Policy
Below is the cleaned-up version of the policy. Replace “[Church Name]” with your specific church...
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Life Events
Child Dedication Policy
[Church Name] Biblical Foundation “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD,The fruit of the...
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Care
Pastoral Care Guidelines
[Church Name] Effective Date: [Insert Effective Date] Purpose This policy outlines best practices for engaging...
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Building
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Legal
Facility Rental Policy
Effective Date: Part I – Facility Rental Policy Overview Policy Purpose This policy ensures that...
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Disciple Culture
Developing a Baptism System
In evangelical churches, pastors and leaders are commissioned with the task of putting in place...
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Integration
Volunteer Survey
One of the greatest tools to determine the capacities of your leaders is a volunteer...
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Leadership
Pastors aren’t trained to be Leaders….but they can be
The truth is, most pastors are desperately needing leadership training. Bible Colleges help mature Christians...
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Leadership
Change Management
The Bible gives us clear principles for navigating change in our churches. Sadly, while the...
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Topic Handouts
Giving Guide
I encourage churches to consider publishing a giving guide. It helps people understand why Christians...
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Disciple Culture
Supporting Disciple-Making
There are various aspects that a church leadership team should consider in order to implement...
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Disciple Culture
Moving Your Church to a Discipleship Mindset
One of the questions I get from Pastors is how they can move the pendulum...
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Disciple Culture
Why are Spirit-filled churches generally weak at discipleship?
In the early and mid-twentieth century, those who first joined the Pentecostal ranks sought an...
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Evangelism Culture
How to Build A Culture of Evangelism
Through evangelism, we share the good news we want people to receive. Being intentional about...
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Integration
A Plan For Integrating New Guests
Sample Connect Card Sample Welcome Letter Each week people walk into new churches in their...
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Staffing / HR
HR: Creating Job Descriptions
How To Create Job Descriptions A well-crafted job description should include several key ingredients to...
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Staffing / HR
Caring Guidelines For A Large Pastoral Staff
Pastoral Care Guidelines Pre-amble Due to the growing complexity of caring with people, this is...
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Care
Pastoral Care Counseling Intake Form
Due to the increased legal complexity surrounding counseling, it is advisable to use a standardized...
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Integration
Hosting a Newcomers Lunch
Download PowerPoint Template For Newcomers Lunch Hosting a newcomers lunch at a church serves several...
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Supporting Mission
Missions In Your Church
We are called to be involved in advancing the good news of Jesus not only...
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Staffing / HR
HR: Performance Improvement Plan
In many industries, performance improvement plans are part of standard operating procedure. In a church...
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Staffing / HR
Sample Staff Handbook
The following is a sample staff handbook that can be used and adopted by your...
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Staffing / HR
Offer Letter
It is important to document every role that you have in your church. A letter...
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Staffing / HR
High Level View of The HR Process
No matter the size of your organization, it’s crucial to understand both the legal requirements...
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Leadership
Leading with a five-fold culture
Ephesians 4:11-12, NLT "Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles,...
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Leadership
How to manage the “idea” monster
Ideas are a dime a dozen. Idea people are everywhere. Healthy organizations change. However, if...
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Care
A “care system” for your church
Part of the responsibility of the local church is to care for people. People inside...
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Leadership
Implementing Vision
One of the most difficult things to do is to take vision and implement strategy....
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Leadership
Run Your Church like a Non Profit Corporation
I once worked in a church that refused to put in place an employee handbook...
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Leadership
Comparing disciple-making churches to corporate & non-profit organizations
Years ago I was asked a simple question, "Can the church run as a business?"...
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Leadership
Building Church Staff Culture
Every organization has a culture - Culture is the personality of the organization Is to...
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Integration
Defining the Qualifications of a Leader
When the message of Jesus began to spread across the roman empire and new communities...
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Leadership
Juggling Expectations: Generations, Migration, Culture
To lead a church in the western world can be a daunting task. We face...
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Disciple Culture
Why Start a Group through Your Church?
You may have started out simply wanting to have people over and talk through scripture...
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Disciple Culture
Message planning for disciple making
There are several different ways to plan your sermons for Sunday mornings. We all lean towards...
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Leadership
How leaders stunt church growth
The number one way to increase the capacity of any local church is to look...
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Integration
New Leader Orientation
Welcome Thank you for choosing to serve at our church!!! As a member of our...
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Disciple Culture
Fostering an Environment for New Believers to Grow
How do we care and help people on the journey to fully developing as followers...
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Disciple Culture
Mini Group Guidelines
Mini-Groups: Are clusters of three or four people meeting to intentionally encourage and walk-through growth...
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Disciple Culture
How do I create a discipleship path for my church?
The term “discipleship path” means different things to different people. For some, it means...
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Leadership
A new way to do church
If you track the way church has operated for hundreds of years, you will see...
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Nurturing Relationship
Help People Find Their Tribe
Whether you go to church or not we all want one thing. A tribe to...
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Disciple Culture
Discipleship Systems Vs. Organizational Systems
For years, the local church has focused on developing a way to assimilate people who...
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Leadership
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Staffing / HR
How to Get Your Staff To Execute the Vision
As you grow from a small church to a big church, it is important that...
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Community Awareness
The 8 Benefits of Intentional Community Outreach
There are several benefits to getting your church in the regular rhythm of intentional community...
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