Communications, Staffing
The High Cost of Emotionally Expensive Staff
I was recently speaking with an executive pastor about a new role he had created on their staff. The church…
Staffing
5 things I’ve learned about Transition (Even though I didn’t sign up for that class)
1) “Without failure, there is no achievement” – John Maxwell. In 2008, I had the sad responsibility of dismantling the…
Staffing
How to Lose Your Strongest Candidate
When it comes to staffing at your church, it’s our shared goal at Slingshot to hire the best quality candidate…
Staffing
5 Ways to Recruit (and Retain) the Right People
One of the things that I’m asked most often in my role at Slingshot Group is how to recruit and…
Senior Leadership, Staffing
3 Things to Consider When Leaving a Place you Love
One of the most unique things about ministry is how God redeploys His people. Sometimes it is after one year…
Staffing, Worship Arts
Is Your Tech Team Burned Out?
The earliest home I can remember from my childhood was a house in San Bernardino, California. That house’s kitchen, like most kitchens,…
Senior Leadership, Staffing
What Olympic Relays Teach Us About Succession
I confess I’m going through withdrawal now that the Rio Olympics are over. For two weeks, like countless viewers, I…
Candidates, Staffing
What’s Your Story? The Person Behind the Resume
In the hiring process, the qualities that often seemingly “qualify” a person for a position on paper may not correlate…
