How to Build a Strong Church Administrative Staff
The administrative staff of a church is comprised of positions such as the church secretary, treasurer, administrator, and any other individuals that help the organization run smoothly behind the scenes. The administrative staff must be able to successfully work together as a team to provide the church with an annual budget, weekly programs, and schedules for special activities. By demonstrating good teamwork, the staff sets an example for the functioning of the organization as a whole (see reference 1). Good organization is vital to building a strong staff.
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Instructions
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Choose your church staff wisely. Select church members with the proper experience for the position and the appropriate dedication to the church to execute their responsibilities successfully.
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Work together to create a philosophy statement for the church. The philosophy statement should encompass all aspects of how the church will be run and the exact responsibilities for each administrative member (see reference 1).
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Assess the other obligations of administrative staff members and find successful ways of working around those obligations, if possible. Other obligations typically include work or school-related responsibilities (see reference 1).
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Work as a team to organize a pay scale for each member of the church's administrative staff, complete with when any raises should occur and the amount of the raise. Do this yearly as the church's annual budget will change each year.
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Avoid as much conflict as possible by voting on the annual budget and any other major decisions concerning church finances and goals rather than leaving these decisions up to one person. By avoiding conflict within the administrative staff, you can build closer working and personal bonds with one another.
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Hold regular meetings to address any concerns staff members might have about the direction of the church, its finances, or its members. Work together to find acceptable solutions to any problems that are brought up during these meetings.
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Pray together prior to each meeting. Ask for guidance from the Lord to help the members of the administrative staff make the decisions that are best suited for the church and its members. Praying together also promotes group bonding and solidarity, which will help prevent arguments and increase efficiency (see reference 1).
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Tips & Warnings
It's best to search for administrative staff from within your congregation, but if you don't have any members who are able or willing to do the job, websites such as ChurchStaffSearch.com exist to help you find qualified administrative assistance.
Choose carefully when selecting staff members. Should you be forced to terminate a staff member's employment, even with the best interests of the church in mind, this can easily cause dissension among other staff members and the church as a whole.
