What to do when members leave. Write a letter of appreciation. Help them when they are in need. Leave them alone and let them bond where they go to. Teach the principle of marking-avoiding. If … Read More
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Longevity. Study of 400 statesman, painters, warriors, poets, writers, etc. Ages 60 to 70 contained 35% of great achievements. 70 to 80 found 23% of great achievements. Age 80 on-6%. Those who passed their 60th … Read More
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Paid and Volunteer Staff. Never enlist someone to get out of work. Let the by-product of soul winning create the need. Never hire pretty boys. Never enlist without interviewing the spouse. Check references carefully. Do … Read More
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Brainstorming. The pastor is a second man to Jesus. Staff are second to Jesus. Meet regularly with leaders. Each leader has God given abilities. Discuss the goal. theme, and details. Brainstorm by letting everyone speak … Read More
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People Skills. Honor those working with you. Respect co-workers. Allow those who love you to love others. Do not allow quitting as an option. Honor publicly. Never overlap duties. Inspect what you expect. Use brainstorming. … Read More
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Soul Winning. Have definite times to go. Have one big church-wide night for soul winning. Push it. Make available other times to go to accommodate those who cannot come to the church-wide soul winning. Pastor … Read More
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Soul Winning. Have definite times to go. Have one big church-wide night for soul winning. Push it. Make available other times to go to accommodate those who cannot come to the church-wide soul winning. Pastor … Read More
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Raising A Miracle Offering. There must be a need. You can only pay off past debts once in a while. It is a need for the people to see the need. Start with the pastor, … Read More
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Pastor-Wife. Do not take your burdens of the ministry home. Likewise, do not conceal major ministry battles from her. When she voices concern write it down on a 3×5 card. Do not discuss members in … Read More
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Cost Consciousness I. Hire an experienced bookkeeper. Live on 80-90% of income. Use a purchase order system. Get bids on anything over $100. Know the cost per mile of an added bus. Maintenance, fuel, tires. … Read More