Knowing whether to hire a member of your congregation to work in the church office can be a dilemma. But it doesn't have to be a snare, says Bill Hossler, president of the Missionary Church denomination. "As long as you hire based on sound principles, the outcome should be favorable," Hossler says.
The Advantage of Hiring Church Members
Hiring a member of your congregation can alleviate many potential ...
How to Lead a Meeting Certain skills and behaviors can make you a great chairperson. Michael Harbin
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People enjoy order. They also enjoy expressing their opinions. A successful chairperson is one who can balance these two desires. Those who are too rigid look like dictators; those who are too loose appear out of control. Unfortunately, no chairperson will satisfy everybody, just as nobody will be happy with every group decision. Despite that, here are some of the principles I use to set up a great ...
Cultivating Productivity Make sure these practices are a part of your committee-meeting repertoire. John Maxwell
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Meetings bring out the best—and worst—in us. Egos, hidden agendas, poor planning, aimlessness, temper tantrums, and boredom can all come into play. But, on the other hand, meetings can be a showcase of grace, courtesy, vision, planning, enthusiasm, and hope.
Ministry purrs along or screeches to a halt in committee meetings, business meetings, staff meetings, board meetings, or training meetings. ...
How to Judge an Idea Use these five methods to evaluate proposals. James Watkins
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A good idea doesn't always pass through a board on its merit alone. People need convincing, and ideas need explanation. Before proposing a new idea, or when you hear a new idea proposed to you, ask these questions. They can unearth the underlying issues that need consideration.
Is the Idea Spiritually and Doctrinally Sound?
While our denomination's—or local church's—book of rules and regulations ...
Lead Your Board to Worship It is possible to find fulfillment and serve on a committee at the same time. Charles Olsen
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Many people end their term on a committee worn out or, even worse, bitter. But serving doesn't need to induce cynicism. It can actually produce growth. Leaders make the difference.
I believe board meetings can become worshipful work, and I've devoted several years to working with a group of churches to integrate spirituality into their board meetings. Making the boardroom a place for spiritual growth ...
Discussion nourishes group decisions. At times an issue may be so clear and the group so united that discussion is needless. But other times a group is reticent. How does the chairperson determine which is the case? Here are six indications that more discussion is necessary before making a decision.
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Usually, even when the group is united, there will be several comments reflecting this unity. ...
Improving Group Dynamics Leaders can strengthen their committees by removing these obstacles. Larry Osborne
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Most of the divisiveness within a board is not rooted in the board members themselves. It is rooted in the board's structure. Many groups simply set themselves up for failure. Here are four structures one church needed to address in order to step forward.
Meeting in the Wrong Place
When I first came to the church, our monthly board meetings took place in my office—my refurbished garage. The chairs ...
Common Conflicts Watch for strife at these flashpoints. Chuck Swindoll
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Committees are often places of conflict. In this article, a veteran pastor reflects on what's behind the board conflicts he's experienced.
Confusion About Goals
A pastor or leader might think, I explain where this church is going and often review how we can get there, but my board members don't seem interested. A member of his board might be thinking, I wish the pastor would tell us what we are trying ...
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