What percentage of your church staff stays at least five years? If the number is low, you have a problem. It could be your hiring system, on boarding system, a leadership problem, your church culture, or all the above. This is one of the most important issues currently facing American Christianity. Recently, Matt Steen, co-founder […]
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No one would ever SAY that… LeBron James has recently declared that he is the best basketball player. Ever. Anywhere. In the history of the world. Now don’t get me wrong. LeBron is a GREAT basketball player. And being within a couple hours of Cleveland, I’ve watched LeBron grow into the player he has become. […]
One of the most important issues currently facing American Christianity is pastoral succession. Recently, Matt Steen, co-founder of Chemistry Staffing, wrote such an eye-opening article on the topic that I want to share it with you. Also, if your church is looking to hire qualified personnel or you are sensing God is moving you to […]
Currently, some of the best writing on Christian leadership is being done by Todd Rhoades and Matt Steen, founders of Chemistry Staffing. I am so glad to know them as friends and have them be supporters of this site. If you are not following their blog, make sure you do so by clicking HERE. Recently, […]
We’ve all been there. We are sitting in our office, having an incredibly productive day when we get a soft knock on our office door and see a member of our team asking to talk. The look on their face lets you know that this might be a difficult conversation. After a couple of awkward […]
Here are seven things to consider BEFORE you start your next staff search. Thom Rainer, the president of LifeWay offers these seven times that your church should NOT hire staff. See if this is helpful to you: 1. When it takes ministry away from the laity/volunteers. Don’t take the temptation to have more ‘hired hands’. […]
Innovation and change is everywhere. The work I do with Leadership Network puts me in contact with some of the sharpest and innovative minds in today’s church. It’s exhilarating. The one thing I’ve noticed about church innovators is their embrace of risk. Most churches that are growing or innovative risk often. Most churches that are […]
