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200+ ready-to-use resources for pastors

Job Description: Facilities Manager

Purpose Statement To support the mission and vision of our church by overseeing all aspects...
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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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Job Description: Creative Arts Pastor

Purpose Statement To serve the vision of our church by leading and developing the creative...
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Job Title: Mission Pastor

Purpose Statement To serve the vision of our church by championing and leading all global...
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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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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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Job Description: Integration & Volunteer Administrator

Purpose Statement To support the vision of our church by caring for people and helping...
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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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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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Managing Volunteers

If you are leading a ministry that requires a large team, here is a primer...
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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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Discipleship In Jesus’ Day

If you’ve been in the church for any length of time, you will have heard...
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The Pathway To Spiritual Maturity

Understanding the Pathway of Spiritual Maturity is Essential to Making Disciples The Goal The clear...
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Choosing Content

WE CAN BE INTENTIONAL ABOUT WHAT WE TEACH The Foundation of Discipleship The Shema was...
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Your Environment Matters

WHERE YOU DISCIPLE IMPACTS HOW YOU DISCIPLE Everything that happens in a church happens in...
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Are You Ready To Lead?

CREATING A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH BEGINS WITH YOU While we are all tasked...
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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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Ending Well

STRONG ENDINGS HELP WITH NEW BEGINNINGS All groups have a natural life cycle. No matter...
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Starts & Stops

CHOOSE RHYTHMS THAT STRENGTHEN YOUR GROUP YOUR CHURCH Every church has a different calendar rhythm,...
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Serving Together

PEOPLE GROW WHEN THEY PRACTICE AND SERVE TOGETHER PRACTICE It’s not enough to just teach...
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Fostering Relationships

GROUPS THRIVE WHEN PEOPLE ARE CONNECTED CONNECTION WITH YOU If you want to disciple people...
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Appropriate Care

UNDERSTANDING YOUR LIMITS PROTECTS THE HEALTH OF THE GROUP WHY LIMITS MATTER As time goes...
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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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Church Procedure Template

Procedure Title:(e.g., Offering Counting Procedure) Purpose:(A short explanation of why this procedure is needed —...
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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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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 Overview

Lesson Objective: Understand the legal requirements that churches must comply with to operate safely and...
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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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HR: Staff Meetings

Lesson Objective: Understand the purpose of staff meetings within a church setting and how to...
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HR: Staff Development Plan

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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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HR: Onboarding New Staff

Lesson Objective: Understand the importance of a structured onboarding process. Learn the steps to set...
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HR: The Selection Process

Lesson Objective: Understand the importance of an objective and transparent selection process. Learn the steps...
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HR: Recruitment for Success

Lesson Objective: Develop effective recruitment strategies aligned with your mission. Understand key factors influencing candidate...
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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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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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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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Staff Behavioral Values

How Are They Different? While church values shape the overall culture and priorities of the...
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Church Value(s) Statements

The Purpose of Values Statements for a Church In a world of shifting cultures and...
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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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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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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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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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Preparing For a Group Launch

I drove into the parking lot of my group townhouse complex, feeling nervous yet excited,...
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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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Pastor Sabbatical Policy

Purpose:The purpose of a sabbatical is to provide long-term staff members with extended time for...
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Lead vs. Lag Metrics

What’s the difference between a lead and a lag metric? Think of it like this:...
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Sample Employee Review Template

Here is a PDF Version you can use OUR CHURCH Administrative & Ministry Staff Review...
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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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Criminal Situations Policy

[Church Name] Department: Human ResourcesProcedure Name: Handling Criminal SituationsEffective Date: 1. Summary This policy outlines...
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Nut-Aware Policy

[Church Name] Effective Date: February 1, 2018 1. Summary At [Church Name], we are fully...
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Privacy Policy

[Church Name] Privacy Policy PurposeThis policy is established to safeguard personal information entrusted to [Church...
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Pastoral Meetings Policy

[Church Name] Effective Date: 1. Purpose This policy establishes the procedure to be followed when...
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Church Playbook

A church playbook is different than an employee handbook. An employee handbook is focused on...
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Bereavement and Crisis Care Procedure

Summary This procedure outlines the steps to be followed when a church member or a...
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Accessibility Policy

Below is the cleaned-up version of the policy. Replace “[Church Name]” with your specific church...
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Child Dedication Policy

[Church Name] Biblical Foundation “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD,The fruit of the...
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Pastoral Care Guidelines

[Church Name] Effective Date: [Insert Effective Date] Purpose This policy outlines best practices for engaging...
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Facility Rental Policy

Effective Date: Part I – Facility Rental Policy Overview Policy Purpose This policy ensures that...
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Developing a Baptism System

In evangelical churches, pastors and leaders are commissioned with the task of putting in place...
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Volunteer Survey

One of the greatest tools to determine the capacities of your leaders is a volunteer...
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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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Change Management

The Bible gives us clear principles for navigating change in our churches.  Sadly, while the...
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Giving Guide

I encourage churches to consider publishing a giving guide. It helps people understand why Christians...
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Supporting Disciple-Making

There are various aspects that a church leadership team should consider in order to implement...
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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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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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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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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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HR: Creating Job Descriptions

How To Create Job Descriptions A well-crafted job description should include several key ingredients to...
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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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Pastoral Care Counseling Intake Form

Due to the increased legal complexity surrounding counseling, it is advisable to use a standardized...
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Hosting a Newcomers Lunch

Download PowerPoint Template For Newcomers Lunch Hosting a newcomers lunch at a church serves several...
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Missions In Your Church

We are called to be involved in advancing the good news of Jesus not only...
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HR: Performance Improvement Plan

In many industries, performance improvement plans are part of standard operating procedure. In a church...
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Sample Staff Handbook

The following is a sample staff handbook that can be used and adopted by your...
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Offer Letter

It is important to document every role that you have in your church. A letter...
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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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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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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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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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Implementing Vision

One of the most difficult things to do is to take vision and implement strategy....
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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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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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Building Church Staff Culture

Every organization has a culture - Culture is the personality of the organization Is to...
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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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Juggling Expectations: Generations, Migration, Culture

To lead a church in the western world can be a daunting task. We face...
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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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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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How leaders stunt church growth

The number one way to increase the capacity of any local church is to look...
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New Leader Orientation

Welcome Thank you for choosing to serve at our church!!! As a member of our...
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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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Mini Group Guidelines

Mini-Groups: Are clusters of three or four people meeting to intentionally encourage and walk-through growth...
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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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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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Help People Find Their Tribe

Whether you go to church or not we all want one thing. A tribe to...
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Discipleship Systems Vs. Organizational Systems

For years, the local church has focused on developing a way to assimilate people who...
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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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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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