Ten Guidelines for Staffing Churches
Before you staff, initiate a season of prayer in your church. Jesus said, “The harvest is large, the workers are few. Pray to the Lord of the harvest” (Matthew 9:37-38). All work for God should focus on a calling, not a job. A calling is when your most important...
Staffing the Larger Church
The following is a guideline of style and structure for the staff of a small, medium-sized church, as compared to a large-sized church. The percentages in this table represent the level of focus for each area and how it differs between the small and medium-sized...
Staffing Your Church: Size by Perception
Often, the size of your church is held captive by the worldview of those who attend. If they come from a large megachurch, your large church, to them, may seem small. This is an important factor when adding staff. If staff come to your church from a larger church,...