COVID-19 is potentially having a dramatic effect on your church staffing and how you handle layoffs with care is critical during these unprecedented times. This page provided by Chemistry Staffing and Todd Rhoades (shown above) is an absolute gift and must-have resource for churches facing transitions. The following are some of their thoughts:
When you are forced to layoff a valued church staff member, you need to care and love them well beyond their last day.
The current COVID-19 crisis has brought unexpected challenges and change for churches all over the country. Many are finding the need to, at least temporarily, cut expenses and staff.
Cutting staff is never easy. And laying off staff that have served your church well is painful, both for you as a church, and for the staff member. It is important that you care for your departing staff member during this time, and into their future.
Connecting them with a dedicated transitional ministry coach is one way to continue to support and love your former staff member, and help them land on their feet in their next endeavor. We can help by being an extension of your church’s loving arms. We will help walk with your former colleague and help them prepare for their next chapter in life or ministry.
You don’t have to travel this road alone. We can help you assure your remaining staff, your board, and your congregation that you are doing all you can to provide love and care for your laid-off staff and that you’re supporting them and their families in finding their next place in ministry.
CARING FOR THE STAFF MEMBER YOU NEED TO RELEASE…
Chemistry Staffing is uniquely qualified to serve as an extension of your church’s love and support to your released staff member. His/her dedicated transitional ministry coach will provide weekly one-on-one support and care, along with spiritual and professional guidance through the next three months. Click HERE to see their amazing plan!!!
They also offer a comprehensive FAQ sheet which answers the 10 following questions:
- How are most churches doing financially during this crisis?
- How long should I expect COVID-19 to affect my church financially?
- How is COVID-19 changing the role of church staff?
- Will the stimulus plan passed by Congress help me retain my current staff?
- Can we just reduce our costs without cutting staff?
- Are there less painful options than totally laying-off a staff member?
- If we have to make staffing cuts, where do we start?
- How do we determine a fair severance package?
- Are our church employees eligible for unemployment benefits?
- What other resources do you recommend during this time?
Once again, click HERE to visit their page and start a conversation with Todd.
