It's easier to hire than fire (51): This chapter went over key components to hiring staff. The 4 points that are crucial to remember during time are 1) Position request 2) Position classification & wage level 3) Interviews & selection 4) Employee orientation.
Take me to your leader (52): Questions to consider when looking for new leaders for your top leadership team.
1) Commitment to Christ 2) Character 3) Conduct 4) Comprehension 5) Capacity 6) Compassion 7) Calling
People give to changed lives (53): The chapter discusses how people "don't focus on constructing buildings" they would rather give to changed lives and the ministry that creates those changed lives.
The low bid may cost more (54): When hiring a contractor-you should consider the following things. 1) Reputation 2) Honesty 3) Affinity 4) Workmanship 5) Ownership. To figure if your candidates have these things-you have to conduct interviews and check references to make sure that their "bid" is the best one.
Attend the innovative church conference every year (55): Being able to go to these conferences helps you, your staff, volunteers, etc. expand their vision and mission for your church as well as learning new things from other people and their experiences.
Read Your Comment Cards (56): Listen to the things that people in your church are saying. Some things are helpful and some are not-but either way-make sure you hear them out!
Bake sales don't pay the water bill (57) Instead of having fundrasiers: encourage your church to make their weekly/monthly tithes and offerings. This helps your people understand biblical stewardship principles.
Your Organizational Structure should change often (58): If you have structure in your church you are able to facilitate ministry. This provides a clear path for your church-it's mission, goals, etc. Change should be apart of your DNA.
Ministry should be fun (59): HAVE FUN! The attitude that you and your staff have will influence the attitudes and cultures of your church. So, have fun with your staff! The happier they are the smoother things will go!
It could take twice as long but shouldn't cost twice as much (60): Simple strategies to keep your project budgets in check. 1) Never start the project until you have received a guaranteed max price from your contractor. 2) Always include a contingency amount over and above your contractor's GMP. 3) Always require that every change order is submitted timely and in writing 4) Always identify and individual who is solely responsible for the project, and make sure your contractor knows who that is.
In the chapter "take me to your leader" I am reminded of how important asking these questions to a potential staff member really is. It is also equally important to ask their spouse the same questions. If the staff member doesn't have a spouse who has the same vision you could meet some serious problems.
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