Tag: Church Administration
Pastoral Burnout and the Need to Delegate Church Administration
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by paperwork, schedules, and budgets, leaving little time to focus on preaching, counseling, and shepherding? If so, you’re not alone. Many pastors experience burnout, and one major cause is the struggle to balance ministry responsibilities with administrative tasks. You got into ministry to preach the Word and lead people to… Read more
Practical Steps for Engaging People Through Your Events – Part 2
How do most people physically interact with your church for the first time? Chances are someone new to the neighborhood didn’t call and schedule a meeting with you. While a few might have met you through counseling or a chance encounter, that’s the exception, not the rule. Nearly everyone experiences your church culture through one… Read more
How to Align Church Events with Your Gospel Mission
How do you engage people with the mission of your church? For most, Sunday mornings are the primary way people gather, encourage, and train our congregation as disciples, but it’s not the only time. Engagement also happens through classes, small groups, men’s breakfasts, women’s teas, mission outreach, and other events the church sponsors. These events… Read more
Mapping Your Journey: How to Align Your Goals with Purpose
Imagine this: you’re on a long road trip, driving without a specific destination in mind, hoping to end up somewhere wonderful. It sounds risky, doesn’t it? While you might occasionally stumble upon a great find, it’s more likely that you’ll spend much of your time wondering if you’ll ever reach where you want to go.… Read more
Church Administration Made Simple: Tools and Strategies for Pastors
The administrative side of the church is critical for a successful ministry. This includes tasks like financial reporting, taxes, maintenance, and ministry-related items such as database management and event planning. Consider this: the first crisis in the early church was logistical, not theological. The need to ensure the Hellenistic widows were cared for (Acts 6)… Read more
Balancing Faith and Effort: Lessons from George Müller on Church Finances
Is the financial health of your church more about your efforts or God’s blessing? I know this is a difficult question, and many people would say that both are necessary. However, I have a bit of a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde complex when it comes to church finances. When asked, I always give the… Read more
