Clik here to view.
Prioritize!
After dealing with the organizational structure, implementing data collection and reporting processes, and putting a strategic plan in place, the new executive pastor must put First Things First. The...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Human Resources Manager
Another way the executive pastor serves the church is in the Human Resources (HR) Manager role. Either directly or indirectly (an HR Manager reporting directly to them), the executive pastor is...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chief Security Officer
Another important part of the executive pastor’s job description is the role of the CSO (Chief Security Officer). What does that mean? The executive pastor has the responsibility for establishing and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Executive Pastor Is A “Peacemaker”
Do you know the difference between a “peacemaker” and a “peacekeeper?” What did Jesus mean in Matthew 5:9 when he said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God”? Simply...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Becoming An Executive Pastor
I’ve been approached more than once over the years by individuals who are interested in “doing what I do.” They’re interested in becoming an executive pastor someday. They ask, “How do I become an...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My First Year As Executive Pastor
I was having a conversation a while back with a senior pastor and his new executive pastor on several topics. One of the questions they asked me was, “What was your first year in the role like? What...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How’s Business?
Understanding the current “state of the business” is one of the first tasks for the new executive pastor. Peter Drucker said it best, “What business are you in, and how’s business?” From a post I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What’s The Plan?
After the new executive pastor implements data collection and reporting, it’s time to tackle planning. Leading the church staff through a strategic planning process, resulting in a documented plan...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Executive Pastor Is The “Chief Operations Officer”
The executive pastor is directly responsible for the church’s “operational readiness.” Much of this activity is focused on the site and facilities, but many other details require the executive pastor’s...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Executive Pastor Is A “Coach”
Much of my time in the office and on Sunday mornings was spent coaching staff and volunteers. It’s interesting. In thinking about this topic, I checked out Wikipedia and Dictionary.Com to get a...
View Article
