Assimilation Process Implementation
I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve been contacted by a church wanting to develop an assimilation process. They have one, and they want to improve it or use Church Community Builder to implement...
View ArticleBuilding “People Processes”
One of the things I love about Church Community Builder (CCB) is the ability to build and automate “people processes.” You know, like assimilation, serving, spiritual growth and development, etc. I did...
View ArticleThe Real Purpose Of “Systems”
I remember a Tony Morgan Live post a while back with a quote that really jumped off the page for me. The article was 3 Components of a Healthy Discipleship Strategy. Here’s the quote: “Teaching has the...
View ArticleThe Management System
The Management System is the “backbone” of any serious effort to develop infrastructure in the church. It actually enables growth through leveraging (scaling-up) the talent and expertise of key...
View ArticleStrategic Planning
Developing a “plan and execute” culture in the local church is critical to success! Here’s a “step by step” description of the process of developing a strategic plan. This can be done in a fairly short...
View ArticleThe Performance Cycle
It’s all about scalability. How can an organization leverage its leadership? Its knowledge? There are only so many leadership people to go around, and good leaders are extremely difficult to find. So …...
View ArticleA Place For Everything And Everything In Its Place
The more I serve in this capacity, the more I realize that much of what I’ve learned over my years in corporate applies to managing the church. “Doing church” each weekend is a lot about logistics....
View ArticleThe Importance Of The “Dashboard”
When you think of the word “dashboard,” what comes to mind? Your car? If you’re a pilot, your instrument panel? I remember a class I took in college entitled “Management Information Systems (MIS).” It...
View ArticleWriting By-Laws For Your Church
The highest level document for any church or non-profit organization would certainly be the by-laws. I periodically get requests for input on writing or updating by-laws. Of course, I always direct...
View ArticleHow To Write An Operating Procedure
The heart of any serious effort to develop infrastructure in the church is the Operating Procedure. Here on Executive Pastor Online, you’ll find lots of content about infrastructure development and the...
View ArticleThe Reorder Point Based Supply System
A continuous challenge in the growing church is making sure every area has what it needs at all times regarding supplies. You know … paper towels, cleaning materials, paper, and the myriad of other...
View ArticleWhere Do I Start?
Especially for a church leader with very little staff and a desire to grow, developing infrastructure can be a daunting task. The question is, Where do I start? Once a church leader is convinced that...
View ArticleService Planning And Design Operating Procedure
Purpose The purpose of this operating procedure is to establish, document, and communicate the process for planning and designing weekend services at YOUR CHURCH. Scope The service planning and design...
View ArticleChurch Discipline Policy
Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish and communicate the guidelines for correcting inappropriate church member behavior at YOUR CHURCH. Scope This document contains YOUR CHURCH’s policy...
View ArticleFinancial Hardship Policy
The church has a responsibility to its attendees and members when they are faced with financial hardship. However, there are three clear biblical guidelines for how individual Christians and churches...
View ArticlePastoral Care Infrastructure
Several years ago, we made a pretty significant move. Our church had grown to the point where caring for the needs of those attending had become more than a full-time ministry. Hospital visits,...
View ArticleExecutive Limitations Policy
Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish and communicate certain limitations to the authority of the Senior Pastor as set forth by the Board of Elders. Scope The Senior Pastor is empowered...
View ArticleDirector Of Human Resources Job Description
General Description The Director of Human Resources is responsible for leadership of the church’s human resources function. This includes volunteer coordination, human relations, benefits...
View ArticleBuilding Infrastructure Is Critical!
Truly good leadership is hard to find. Many people in leadership positions (it has been my experience) shouldn’t be. It’s sad but true. So, when an organization is fortunate enough to have solid...
View ArticleWorkflow Process Implementation
One of the most significant innovations in creating and implementing formal processes is the use of “workflow tools.” What does that mean? You ask. That’s a good question. I’ve not talked to many,...
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