The concept of the campus pastor is a genius kind of idea. For more than a decade, the roles and responsibilities of a campus pastor have been innovated by hundreds of leading multi-site churches. Campus pastors, while many are very capable communicators, they focus more on leadership and shepherding than on teaching and preaching. The
Someone once asked me, “Jonathan, we’re looking for a new youth pastor. What would you look for in a youth pastor?” What would you say? Good speaker? Kids like them? Organized? (Those are the ones I hear from people frequently.) To be honest (see what I did there?), none of those three above make my top
As staff recruiting in ministry world continues to evolve and become more competitive and sophisticated in recent years, churches and recruiting firms have developed a keen sense of red flags during the recruiting process that relate to whether a candidate is a good fit for your church or not. Those red flags may be a
There is a right way for you to do it. There are also several wrong ways to go about it. Few people address this topic publically. Yet, we need to apply some wisdom to this necessary occurrence. Pastor, you don’t want to handle this wrong. It doesn’t matter whether you are a paid or a
I pray your church is doing well and managing through this new normal of uncertainty. I know it has not been easy learning to have virtual church services, adjusting budgets to fit new giving trends, and managing employees from afar. As you continue to manage remote employees, try to be aware of how they are managing this new normal, and
As sure as there is a right way to leave your pastorate, there is an excellent way for you to enter a new pastorate. Dare I tread into this highly opinionated subject? Somebody needs to go there. Right? The proper way to enter a new pastorate begins with leaving your former pastorate correctly. Read about “the right
The #BlessYourPastor movement was started to provide free grant-funded materials to Christians, church boards and congregations to help them creatively show and share God’s love with their pastor and church staff. There is a great need for an outpouring of personal care and support, since most pastors and church staff faithfully serve and love their
Ministry is tough work. It is demanding of our time, energy, and presence. The reality of stress and burnout is always there. One of my favorite lines that I have ever written is this: “Those who work in ministry walk a fine line between being motivated by our mission and being overwhelmed by it.” Many smart
Last night I walked out of the room shaking my head. God, I don’t know how you pulled this off, but this team is simply amazing. Unified. Visionary. Encouraging. Fun. Passionate. Gifted. Transparent. Gracious. These are just a few of the words I’d use to describe the people who faithfully serve on CCV’s Leadership Team.
This is it! You’ve been working with a youth-ministry goal in mind, and you’re about ready to go in for your first interview—but how do you prepare?! Don’t freak out. We’ve got you covered with 12 tips that will help you nail that interview. 1. Do your research The church is not just looking for
