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In 1 Corinthians 12:28, the Apostle Paul provides a list of spiritual gifts, and one of those gifts is the gift of administration. XPMinistry exists to be a resource to people who have this gift and for local churches that need help with administration.  Whether you are an Executive Pastor looking for a few resources and ideas, or you serve in a different role at your church and need help with church leadership, administration, operations, leading and overseeing a staff, etc... 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To answer that question, it's best to look at my title. Simply put, my job as an Executive Pastor is to execute. I execute the Lead Pastor's vision for our church, our staff, our ministries, our missions, etc. Doing this job well means that I have to be great with administration, operations, communication, policies and procedures, staff management, finance and accounting, leadership development, and so much more. However, to be clear, these responsibilities are NOT my primary job. Let's go back to my title again. I am an Executive PASTOR. My number one job is to pastor and shepherd our people well. This is my calling. When I look through the Bible, I do not see any Youth Pastors, Worship Pastors, Discipleship Pastors, Executive Pastors, etc. All I see are pastors. Being an excellent and faithful pastor is my primary job. So, let me encourage you with this. If you are an Executive Pastor, be great with your specialty, but be excellent with your calling. You are called to be a pastor. 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However, if there isn't an agreed-upon decision-making model, people can find themselves frustrated and confused with the way decisions are being made. Often times, people think that there are only two categories of people when a decision is made... the people who made the decision, and the people who didn't. However, if a decision is made the right way, there are actually four categories of people.  I want to share a helpful decision-making model that we use at our church that is simple to understand, simple to remember, and simple to use. It is known as View, Voice, Vote, Veto. The next group of people not only get a view, but they also get a voice. The next group of people not only get a view and a voice, but they also get a vote. If a bad decision is about to be made (or has been made), these people can veto it… Note: With good communication and proper collaboration, a veto will be rare. In order to get a view, voice, or vote, the decision maker has to invite you into that category. The only category that doesn’t require an invitation is the veto category, but that’s because it is predetermined (see above). And since this is by invitation only, it guarantees that you have the right people at the table at the right time. For example, we've all been in a situation before where the wrong people are at the table. And in those moments, it can be frustrating because the people who you don’t want making a decision are trying to vote on something, and the people who you trust to help you make a good decision are left sitting there questioning the process. All of that can be avoided with this decision-making model. Allow me to use three hypothetical conversations with our Discipleship Group Leaders to show you how this might work on a practical basis (you might call them Small Group Leaders at your church). I want to show you how the language you use matters, and how you need to be intentional with the way you are asking people to participate in the decision. Hey Discipleship Group Leaders. I would like to have a meeting with you next week to give you a view into a decision that we recently made. At our meeting, I will share some important updates with you about our groups and how we will be serving our city this semester. Please make sure you are able to join us. Hey Discipleship Group Leaders. I would like to have a meeting with you next week to discuss how our groups can better serve our city this semester. Your voice will help me make the right decision for our church. So, please come ready to share your thoughts. Hey Discipleship Group Leaders. I would like to have a meeting with you next week to discuss how our groups can better serve our city this semester. After our discussion, we will collectively make a decision of how to move forward. Again, language matters. So, be sure to be intentional with what you say when you are asking someone to be a part of a decision. Every time you are making an important decision in your area of ministry, you need to ask yourself three important questions: Very rarely will you ever make an important decision on your own. At a minimum, someone should know about it and be given a view (such as other staff members). Ministry is participatory. It is collaborative. Just because we *can* make a decision on our own doesn’t mean that we *should*. The benefits of having a shared decision-making model: I believe that this model of View, Voice, Vote, Veto is a great model for any team. By having a shared decision-making model, you will experience multiple benefits, such as... - [Home](/ "Home") - [Leadership](/your-calling "Leadership") - [Your Calling](/your-calling "Your Calling") - [Decisions](/decisions "Decisions") - [Networking](/networking "Networking") - [Operations](/systems "Operations") - [Systems](/systems "Systems") - [Policies](/policies "Policies") - [Budgets](/budgets "Budgets") - [Staff](/hiring "Staff") - [Hiring](/hiring "Hiring") - [Compensation](/compensation "Compensation") - [Benefits](/benefits "Benefits") - [Reviews](/reviews "Reviews") - [Join Us](/join-us "Join Us") - [Join Us](/join-us "Join Us") - [About](/why-xpministry "About") - [Why XPMinistry](/why-xpministry "Why XPMinistry") - [Contact Me](/contact-me "Contact Me") - [Your Calling](/your-calling "Your Calling") - [Decisions](/decisions "Decisions") - [Networking](/networking "Networking") - [Systems](/systems "Systems") - [Policies](/policies "Policies") - [Budgets](/budgets "Budgets") - [Hiring](/hiring "Hiring") - [Compensation](/compensation "Compensation") - [Benefits](/benefits "Benefits") - [Reviews](/reviews "Reviews") - [Why XPMinistry](/why-xpministry "Why XPMinistry") - [Contact Me](/contact-me "Contact Me") - [Home](/ "Home") - [Leadership](/your-calling "Leadership") - [Your Calling](/your-calling "Your Calling") - [Decisions](/decisions "Decisions") - [Networking](/networking "Networking") - [Operations](/systems "Operations") - [Systems](/systems "Systems") - [Policies](/policies "Policies") - [Budgets](/budgets "Budgets") - [Staff](/hiring "Staff") - [Hiring](/hiring "Hiring") - [Compensation](/compensation "Compensation") - [Benefits](/benefits "Benefits") - [Reviews](/reviews "Reviews") - [Join Us](/join-us "Join Us") - [Join Us](/join-us "Join Us") - [About](/why-xpministry "About") - [Why XPMinistry](/why-xpministry "Why XPMinistry") - [Contact Me](/contact-me "Contact Me") - [Your Calling](/your-calling "Your Calling") - [Decisions](/decisions "Decisions") - [Networking](/networking "Networking") - [Systems](/systems "Systems") - [Policies](/policies "Policies") - [Budgets](/budgets "Budgets") - [Hiring](/hiring "Hiring") - [Compensation](/compensation "Compensation") - [Benefits](/benefits "Benefits") - [Reviews](/reviews "Reviews") - [Why XPMinistry](/why-xpministry "Why XPMinistry") - [Contact Me](/contact-me "Contact Me") - These people are able to see the decision ahead of time.  - They do not serve as advisors, but do have the ability to hear about important decisions before the rest of the church.  - By inviting someone into this category, you are communicating that they are important and that you want their support for the decision that has already been made.  - These people serve as advisors. They are able to speak into the situation, but not able to make the final decision.  - They help you by providing wisdom, guidance, and direction.  - Their voice helps you make a good decision.  - These people are trusted individuals who care about the success of your ministry and the health of your church.  - They have the right experience and knowledge as it relates to the decision you are about to make.  - After everything has been considered, they help you make the best decision possible.  - The ministry leader.  - Your supervisor. - The Lead Pastor. - Notice what I said: I said that I wanted to give them a view into a decision that has already been made.  - Notice what I didn’t say: I didn’t say that there would be a discussion, and I didn’t ask them to come prepared to help me make a decision. Rather, they are coming to be informed.  - Notice what I said: I said that I wanted to discuss something, and I asked them to come ready to share their thoughts. So, there is an expectation that they will be a part of a conversation.  - Notice what I didn’t say: I didn’t say that they would be making the decision. Rather, I said their voice would help me make the right decision.  1. Who needs to know about this ahead of time? These people will get a view.  2. Who needs to speak into this to provide wisdom, guidance, and direction? These people will get a voice. 3. Who needs to help me make this decision? These people will get a vote. - Increased clarity with your decisions.  - Better communication with your team and the people you serve.  - Unity in how decisions are being made. --- ## URL: https://www.xpministry.com/networking ### Title: Networking ### Page ID: 7790897 ### Content: When I was hired as an Executive Pastor at the beginning of 2018, the first thing I did was begin building a local network of other pastors who serve in similar roles (other Executive Pastors, Administrative Pastors, Campus Pastors, etc.). As long as they were overseeing and leading the administration and operations at their church, they were invited to the table.  Years later, we now have a small group of men who meet monthly, pray for one another, share resources with one another, and help each other out with ministry related needs. This group has been a tremendous blessing, and I highly encourage you to build a local network wherever you live. Networking is valuable, and it will help you be better as you serve your church. Here are some specifics about our group that have helped it be successful: Again, I believe there is great value in networking. 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We gather every month for lunch somewhere in our city. For us, it's the 2nd Wednesday of every month. By setting a recurring schedule like this, we make sure that our monthly meeting remains a priority. 2. Sometimes, our time together is just an opportunity to enjoy godly fellowship with one another, and other times we are discussing serious challenges that we are facing at our churches. We are ok with both. 3. We agreed to never sell things to each other (no bait and switch). Since there is no hidden motive or agenda, our friendships are genuine. 4. We created a group chat in GroupMe so that we can easily communicate with one another if something comes up in between our monthly meetings. 5. We laugh... a lot! With our group, we have been very intentional to protect the chemistry. And now, as a result, I can't wait each month to gather with these godly men. --- ## URL: https://www.xpministry.com/systems ### Title: Systems ### Page ID: 7790898 ### Content: To be effective and efficient in the local church, you need good systems. I recommend that you consider the following systems for your church: Note: The links below are not affiliate links, and I am not making any money from promoting these companies or services. As a result, you can trust that these are honest recommendations. These are the companies that I use at my church, and I believe you will find them to be helpful as well. Churchteams is an outstanding online Church Management Software. Not only is it feature-rich, powerful, and affordable, but they provide excellent customer service as well. I highly recommend that you reach out to my friends at Churchteams if you are looking for a great online Church Management Software. Google Workspace for Non-Profits is an excellent choice for your email, calendar, and contacts. And, by being a customer, you get access to their entire suite of products as well (docs, sheets, forms, etc). Best of all, once you are approved for their non-profit program, you get all of this for free. Zoom provides a wonderful solution for your communication needs. Not only do they provide a state-of-the-art cloud system for your office phones, but they also have the industry leading video conferencing technology as well. There really isn't a company that provides these services better than Zoom. Johnson Controls is a world-wide company that provides a reliable way to manage your facilities through up-to-date commercial-grade systems for burglar alarm, fire, and controlled access. And, best of all, you can easily manage everything from your computer or phone. Dropbox is the best file storage system you will find. Long gone are the days of local servers and backup tapes. Now, with Dropbox for Business, your team can safely store their files in the cloud and easily share them with others. And, Dropbox provides special pricing for non-profits. Expensify is an easy-to-use receipt management system. Rather than having to keep track of paper receipts, Expensify allows you to snap a picture of your receipt from your smartphone, classify the expense, and submit it to the person who manages your books. Quickbooks Online is the best accounting system available. And, if you use their payroll system, it integrates into your books, saving you time and headache. Best of all, if you have a non-profit account with [Techsoup](https://www.techsoup.org/), you can purchase an annual subscription for Quickbooks Online for $80 (yes, you read that correctly). Built For Teams provides is a great system if you are looking for a way to manage and track PTO, timesheets, and many other HR needs, such as onboarding and applicant tracking. You can even build a simple ORG chart as well. Best of all, the system is simple, clean, and has an easy-to-use app for your team. MileIQ is a simple solution for tracking your business miles. Once you create an account, you load this app on your smartphone and it runs in the background. Every time you complete a drive, you swipe left if it was personal, or swipe right if it was business. It doesn't get any easier than that. Mindmeister is a great system for mind mapping. Even though everyone on your staff should have a very clear job description, I would highly recommend that they also create a mind map of their actual responsibilities. I have found this to be very helpful, and I am sure you will too. Office 365 is my preferred productivity suite. Even though you can use similar products from Google or Apple, I have found that Office 365 has more features, is universally accepted, and integrates perfectly into other systems. Also, Microsoft offers a major discount through their non-profit program and [Techsoup](https://www.techsoup.org/). Asana is an excellent project management system, especially if you lead a team of people who need to collaborate on a project. By using a powerful tool like Asana, you can make sure that projects are completed on time and that nothing falls through the cracks. And, you can get a 50% discount on Techsoup. Google Forms is the easiest system to use for employee reviews/evaluations. Not only is it simple to create a form, but once your form is ready, all you have to do is send the link to your team. And, if you are using Google Workspace (see above), you already have access to Google Forms. YouVersion has the best Bible App available. Not only is their app free, but it offers every major translation, Bible study tools, and note taking abilities. And, you can even add your weekly sermon outline into the YouVersion Bible Events, which makes it very easy for your people to follow along during your sermon. Techsoup should be the first place you go if you are looking for software. Once you are approved in their system, you can get unbelievable discounts on popular software from major companies like Microsoft, Adobe, Intuit, Google, and many more, which will save your church a lot of money. Clover Sites is by far the easiest system to use for hosting your website. Even if you have never built a website before, you can build a professional website with their template-based designs. And, no matter what you build, it will look great on every device (computer, tablet, or mobile) since they use HTML5. Epik is an excellent company to use for your domain registration. 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That's why I strongly recommend that you create written policies for the things that matter most. And, these policies should be included in an up-to-date Employee Handbook that is available to everyone on staff. At a minimum, I recommend that your church consider having policies for the things listed below. Included in each section is the policy that I have implemented at my church. Feel free to use and/or modify these policies for your own church. Our church staff should dress in such a way that their appearance in the office and when we gather for worship on Sundays is neat, clean, professional, modest, and in congruence with our style. When deciding what to wear throughout the week, please be mindful of your day. For example, if you have important meetings one day, dress appropriately for those meetings.  Please remember that ministry can be unpredictable. So, it is important to dress in a way that would be acceptable for any circumstance (unscheduled meeting with a church member, unexpected hospital visit, etc.).  (YOUR CHURCH NAME) does not offer childcare for any of our employees. To avoid unnecessary distractions in the office, we ask that you please refrain from bringing your child(ren) to work unless:  Please note, if your child is sick, this is not an approved reason to bring them to work with you. If your child is too sick to be in childcare/daycare/school, then they are too sick to be in our office as well. In this situation, please use sick time to focus on your child’s health, or work from home if absolutely necessary.  In the event of severe or inclement weather, the Lead Pastor will decide whether or not to close the office. If the decision is made to close, every employee will be immediately notified. If you have not heard anything regarding our office being closed, you should assume that the office is open. Working in ministry provides a tremendous amount of flexibility with your schedule. Most of the time, you will have complete control over how you spend your day. With that being said, we ask that you do your best to handle personal things on personal time. We recognize that there are times that this is unavoidable. And, in those moments, we are understanding and will do our best to accommodate. Just be sure to let the Executive Pastor know of your change in schedule. But, when possible, please use your off-day to handle personal things such as haircuts, vet appointments, cutting the grass, oil changes, etc. Church email accounts that include a person’s name (for example, yourname@yourchurchdomain.com) are only given to staff members, elders, deacons, and our CFO. If a volunteer is leading a specific ministry and needs an email address on our domain, we will consider giving them a ministry specific email address and have it forward to their personal email account.  All staff members are expected to use their personal social media accounts wisely. Please keep in mind that everything you say, share, and like on social media can be seen by others. To ensure that our social media accounts do not cause harm to our church, we hold ourselves to a higher standard and ask that all employees use their social media accounts for good, putting forth every effort to unify, uplift, and encourage.  We desire to have a work environment that promotes teamwork and unity. Please do not do anything that compromises this (such as insubordination, having a poor work ethic, doing anything unethical, immoral, or illegal, etc.).  As a staff member of (YOUR CHURCH NAME), we ask that you help us lead by example in all ways. For example, if we ask our people to attend a church-wide event, we want you to attend that event as well. If we ask our people to join a Discipleship Group, we want you to join a Discipleship Group as well. If we ask our people to give, we want you to give as well. Simply put, we should never ask our people to do something that we are not willing to do. As leaders of our church, please help us lead by example.  In an effort to protect staff unity and create an atmosphere of clarity, we are providing the following guidelines about work schedules and attendance.  Under normal circumstances, our full-time employees are expected to work at least 40 hours per week (assuming no PTO is being used). It is the employee’s responsibility to manage their time properly and honestly. Below are the minimum expectations for the different days of the week.  Sundays: Sundays are a workday. However, our employees are not expected to be in the office on Sundays. Rather, this is a day that we spend with our church family in worship and in our Discipleship Groups. All full-time employees are expected to be on the church campus from 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM on Sunday mornings, and they are expected to be in a Discipleship Group at some point throughout the week (most groups meet on Sunday evenings).  Mondays – Thursdays: Every week, our church office is open Monday – Thursday from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. As a result, all full-time employees are expected to be working during this time. You can start your day as early as you want, as long as you begin working by 9:00 AM. And, you can end your day as late as you want, as long as you work until at least 3:00 PM. Simply put, we should be working when our office is open. If you are away from the office for any reason (such as a ministry meeting, shopping for ministry supplies, etc.), please be sure to update your calendar so that everyone on our staff is aware.  Fridays – Saturdays: Since our regular workweek is Sunday – Thursday, our weekends are Friday – Saturday. We encourage you to intentionally rest during this time, enjoying time with your family and friends. To help you think through your hours, here is a hypothetical 40-hour workweek:  We realize some weeks you will work more hours and/or different hours than this.  Part-time employees are expected to work their agreed-upon schedule. Each week, they must submit a timesheet through our HR system to verify hours. Unless it is approved in advance, they should never exceed 40 hours in a week.  Flex Time allows our employees to alter their normal arrival and departure time. If you know that you have an evening meeting on a particular day, you are welcome to flex your time. For example, if you normally work from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, but have an upcoming meeting that will last until 7:00 PM, you can flex your start time to account for the late meeting. So, on this particular day, you could work from 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM and still work the same number of hours. Please note, our desire is that Flex Time will be proactive, not reactive.  If an employee leads a trip that takes them away from home, they are automatically approved for 1 recovery day for every 5 days/4 nights they are away. Recovery days must be used within a week, and they cannot be banked for future use. For good communication, please put recovery days on your calendar so that everyone is aware of your schedule.  Working from home is a privilege that we extend in certain circumstances. In order to work from home, it must be for one of the reasons listed below:  We offer PTO in two different ways: Personal Time and Sick Time. We keep these two categories separate so that you can properly take care of your health without it affecting your personal time away from the office.  Personal Time can be used for any reason. Whether you are planning a family vacation, or you just want to sit at home and watch movies all day, these days are yours to use however you want. And since our PTO does not roll over, we encourage you to use all of your available Personal Time each year. Any unused time will be lost when the new year begins and our PTO balances reset.  For our full-time employees, one week equals 40 hours. For our part-time employees, one week equals the number of hours you are scheduled to work each week. When requesting Personal Time, you can make your requests in half-day or full-day increments.  If an employee is scheduled to work on Sundays, they can only request off one Sunday per week of approved time off. For example, if you currently get 3 weeks of Personal Time each year, you can only miss 3 Sundays each year.  Personal Time may be negotiated at the time of hiring. If a different balance was approved for you, our HR system will show the agreed upon balance in your profile. Sick Time can only be used to take care of your health or the health of an immediate family member. Whether you are sick at home with a stomach virus, or you need to take your child to the doctor for a well-child visit, these days are available for your health-related needs.  To properly take care of our team, we currently give each employee 2 weeks of Sick Time each year. For our full-time employees, one week equals 40 hours. For our part-time employees, one week equals the number of hours you are scheduled to work each week. When requesting Sick Time, you can make your requests in hourly increments.  For our full-time employees, the workweek is Sunday-Thursday, and the weekends are Friday-Saturday. If your PTO request causes you to miss a workday, your PTO balances will be charged. However, Fridays and Saturdays will not count against you, nor will holidays.  For our part-time employees, the workweek is specific and unique to your position. If your PTO request causes you to miss a day that you are normally scheduled to work, your PTO balances will be charged. However, the days that you are not scheduled to work will not count against you, nor will holidays.  The holidays listed above may or may not be given on the day of the holiday.  To request time off, please submit a request through our HR system at least two weeks in advance. A request could be denied if:  In the event of a death of an employee’s family member or a close friend, the employee will be allowed paid time off in order to assist with arrangements and/or attend the funeral. To provide clarity in a difficult time, this policy is being provided to explain how much time is available for bereavement:  If additional time is needed/desired, personal time can be requested through our HR system.  When a death occurs, please be sure to communicate this information to our Executive Pastor and anyone else who might be affected by your absence. Also, please be sure to update your calendar so that everyone is aware of which days you will be away from the office. If you are scheduled to lead something during the time you will be away (such as a Bible study or a ministry meeting), please be sure to find a replacement or reschedule the meeting.  At (YOUR CHURCH NAME), we are pleased to offer mileage reimbursement to all of our employees at the standard rate determined by the IRS for business miles.  In order to receive reimbursement, the following criteria must be met:  At (YOUR CHURCH NAME), our desire is to operate with responsible budgets, faithful stewardship, ethical business practices, and full accountability so that the financial integrity of our church remains above reproach. As a result, every employee should follow the guidelines below when spending church money.  When spending church money, please ask yourself the following questions:  If you answered “yes” to the questions above, then under normal circumstances and assuming we are on track to meet budget, you are good to proceed with that expense. However, if you answered “no” to any of the questions above, this might not be an approved expense. Before proceeding, please discuss this expense with the Executive Pastor.  Also, if this expense is coming from someone else’s budget, the same three questions apply, but you also need to discuss this expense with that person in advance to ensure that they can afford it and that they approve the expense.  When spending church money, please only use the following forms of payment:  For your protection and the protection of our church, please avoid using cash unless it is absolutely necessary (for example, if you are on a global mission trip and it is your only option for payment). Money-transfer apps (such as Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, etc.) are not approved for ministry expenses. These services do not currently provide adequate transaction details for our record keeping. If, in a rare circumstance, a money-transfer app is necessary, it must be approved in advance by the Executive Pastor.  (YOUR CHURCH NAME) provides church credit cards to staff members only. Volunteers who manage a church budget and need to spend church money must use their own personal accounts for these expenses and request reimbursement with a check request form (these forms are located in the church office). Please note, in order to receive reimbursement, necessary receipts must be attached.  If a staff member chooses to let someone else use their church credit card, they do so at their own risk. The staff member is ultimately responsible for making sure that the expenses meet the guidelines laid out in our spending policy and that all receipts are turned in promptly.  Every expense for the church must have a receipt (whether on paper or digital). To help our Financial Secretary keep our records up-to-date, please turn in your receipts at least once per week. You can submit your receipts through Expensify, or by emailing your receipts directly to our Financial Secretary. If you lose a receipt, please complete a “Lost Receipt” form, which can be found in our church office.  With our church credit cards, we have the potential to earn cash back rewards with every purchase. If you have earned rewards on your card, please know that those rewards are not personal rewards, but rather church rewards that should be used for ministry purposes at (YOUR CHURCH NAME).  If you accidentally use your church credit card for a personal expense, please let our Financial Secretary know as soon as possible so that our records can be corrected. You will also be asked to reimburse the church for this expense. To have a proper paper trail, please write a personal check made payable to (YOUR CHURCH NAME). If you don’t have personal checks, please use your bank’s online bill pay to mail a check to the church.  At (YOUR CHURCH NAME), we are pleased to offer a Family Leave Policy for all of our employees. Even though FMLA does not apply to our church since we have less than 50 employees, our desire is to voluntarily take care of our team and provide clarity in a stressful, yet joy-filled time.  (YOUR CHURCH NAME) is pleased to offer paid maternity leave to all of our female employees when they are adding to their family through birth or adoption.  (YOUR CHURCH NAME) is pleased to offer paid paternity leave to all of our male employees when they are adding to their family through birth or adoption.  (YOUR CHURCH NAME) will offer paid leave for foster care needs. However, every situation is unique and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to properly understand the details and meet the needs of the family. If additional time is desired/needed beyond what is provided above, the employee is able to request PTO. If the employee does not have any available PTO, they can discuss the option of unpaid leave with the Executive Pastor.  In the event of special circumstances (such as a premature delivery, a special needs child, a complex international adoption, etc.), additional steps may be taken to help your family. If this happens, please discuss your circumstances with the Executive Pastor.  At (YOUR CHURCH NAME), we value unity. Our desire is to see our employees handle staff conflict (both personal and professional) in a biblical way. As a result, we ask that all staff members please follow the steps given to us in Matthew 18:  **\[15\] "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. \[16\] But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. \[17\] If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.** (Matthew 18:15-17 ESV)  To summarize, here are the steps you should follow to resolve conflict:  Please note, under no circumstance is it acceptable to ever discuss staff conflict with other staff members who are not involved, or with people who attend our church. This compromises unity and will be addressed immediately.  In 2020, our nation experienced a unique challenge when the government-mandated lockdowns began due to COVID-19. Since that time, every business and organization, including churches, have had to create plans for how to continue operating properly when we are unable to safely gather together in-person. In the event of another government-mandated lockdown, here is our plan for working remotely:  Our desire is to keep everyone’s work schedules the same. Even though we won’t be in the office, please do your best to still honor our Work Schedules & Attendance Policy.  While working remotely, our staff meetings will go from monthly to weekly. Everyone will connect together virtually on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 AM. The Executive Pastor will set up the meeting and send out the meeting invitations.  Since we won’t be in the office while we are working remotely, please be sure to set your office phone to “Available: Home Office” so that your calls will ring on your mobile phone. Also, please check your office voicemail daily.  Our Office Manager will stop by the church daily to check the mail and look for packages that have been delivered. If you receive something, you will be notified.  Here at (YOUR CHURCH NAME), our desire is to have a culture that encourages our team to serve others. As a result, we have created a simple Trip Policy to provide clarity when trips are being organized and you have the opportunity to serve.  As a simple way to bless our team, each staff member can serve on one church trip (mission trip, family ministry trip, etc.) every year without using any PTO.  If you would like to serve on more than one trip in a calendar year, please make sure you have the time available in your PTO Personal Time balance and submit a request through our HR system.  Our trip policy is available for all employees, including those who are part-time. However, depending on the work they are doing, it might or might not affect their payroll.  If a part-time employee is going on a church trip and serving in a way that is not tied to their regular work responsibilities, then they are going in a volunteer capacity and their payroll is unaffected.  However, if a part-time employee is going on a church trip and serving in a way that is tied to their regular work responsibilities, then our Work Schedules & Attendance Policy is still in effect, and they are expected to stay at 40 hours or below for the week to avoid overtime. If the part-time employee anticipates that they will exceed 40 hours on the trip, it must receive prior approval from the Executive Pastor before the trip begins and an overtime maximum will be determined.  We are pleased to offer the following policy to help our pastors receive the spiritual refreshment that is necessary for a long-term and effective ministry.  We recognize that our Lead Pastor carries a unique burden as the leader of our church. As a result, his sabbatical policy is designed to specifically address the added weight that he carries on a regular basis. In addition to taking one month off each year for preaching (usually in July), the Lead Pastor has the following sabbatical policy:  All other pastors who serve on our team have the following sabbatical policy:  Each pastor is responsible for planning and executing their own sabbatical. However, here are some suggestions to help the pastor experience a successful sabbatical rest:  In ministry, there are times that you may be asked to officiate a wedding or be the guest speaker for another church’s event, retreat, summer camp, homecoming, etc. In these moments, we want to encourage you to consider these opportunities. Doing so is good for your professional growth and allows you to represent our church in a different setting. Any person on our team who serves in a ministry role can accept an invitation to be a guest speaker without using any PTO based on the schedule below. If you would like to accept additional invitations that are beyond what this policy allows, you will need to use Personal Time PTO to account for the time away. Since opportunities like this will take you away from your normal responsibilities at our church, it will need approval. So, before accepting an invitation, please discuss this opportunity with the Executive Pastor first. As a staff, it is vital that we have a shared understanding of reasonable response times with our communication. Whether you are communicating with someone on our staff, someone within our church family, or someone at an outside organization, we ask that you abide by the following communication policy: Depending on the method of communication, the response time will vary. Note: These response times are during business hours only. We do not expect you to respond within these timeframes when you are not working. The only reason that you should ever miss a response time is if you are in an important meeting or in the middle of sermon prep. If this is your situation, please just respond as soon as you can. Always respond: When someone has communicated with you through email or text message, please be sure to always respond. By responding, you are confirming that you received their message, and that it’s not lost in your spam folder. For example, you can respond to an email by simply saying, “thanks,” or “received.” And, you can respond to a text message with a simple thumbs up. The point is, please do not ignore emails or text messages. Proper communication goes two ways. Bulk emails: When sending bulk emails, please be sure to put everyone’s email address in the BCC field. This will prevent people from being trapped in a large reply-to-all message. Not all policies go in an Employee Handbook. Here are a few additional policies that we have at our church that you might find helpful. At The Brook, our desire is to reward faithfulness and longevity. As a result, we provide an Anniversary Bonus to all our employees every 5 years. Every 5 years, our full-time staff will receive $100 for every year served. For example, they will receive: Every 5 years, our part-time staff will receive $50 for every year served. For example, they will receive: These bonus checks will be grossed up so that the employee can enjoy the full bonus. From time to time, every church deals with problem employees or difficult situations within the staff. In these moments, you need to have a written plan for how you intend to walk with someone through corrective action. Here is the Discipline Policy that we created for our church: Note: We do not include our Discipline Policy in our Employee Handbook. Rather, this is an internal policy for the Executive Pastor, Lead Pastor, and Elders. In the event that we have a problem with a staff member, we have a four-step plan to address our concerns. By following this plan, we will handle all discipline issues consistently and professionally. Consistent with Matthew 18, the purpose of this policy is reconciliation and restoration.  The loss of a loved one is challenging for everyone who is left behind. To provide clarity in a difficult time, the following policy will guide our decisions. If the person was a member or a regular attender at (YOUR CHURCH NAME), we are glad to serve your family. If our church is being asked to participate in any way (facilities, visitation, funeral service, or graveside), one of our pastors will become your main point of contact. If you do not have a funeral home selected, we recommend (YOUR PREFERRED FUNERAL HOME). If desired, one of our pastors will join you when you meet with them to help you plan the service and make final arrangements. If you do not have a cemetery selected, we recommend (YOUR PREFERRED CEMETERY). They have a beautiful cemetery that is well maintained. Our facilities are available free of charge for the visitation and funeral service. Our church does not provide meals. However, if space is needed for a meal, the family can gather on our church campus in (YOUR BEST LOCATION FOR A MEAL).  If the person was not a member or a regular attender at (YOUR CHURCH NAME), we recommend that you coordinate everything through your funeral home. In the realm of human relationships, no decision is more significant or more vital than the decision to marry. Marriage is both a civil ceremony, authorized and recognized by the state, and a spiritual union, approved and established by God. Because of its importance, I take very seriously the responsibility to unite a man and woman together in holy matrimony. When couples ask me to marry them, they have to meet certain criteria and agree to several requirements which I have included below. If you find that you meet these requirements, please contact me and schedule a time for us to discuss your wedding plans. Please note that these requirements apply only to my participation in the ceremony, and not the use of any facility. Most facilities have their own policies, and their views might or might not be consistent with my personal convictions. At (YOUR CHURCH NAME), we allow church members and regular attenders to reserve space on our church campus for private use (birthday parties, retirement parties, baby showers, etc.). When our facilities are requested, we will first check the church calendar to make sure the space is available. If our church needs that space for something ministry related, our church will have priority. However, if the space is available, we are glad to accommodate. If you use our facilities, here is what you need to know: If there is an urgent need or an emergency during your event, please contact our Executive Pastor, Reid Hopkins. 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It is a national Bring Your Child To Work Day.  2. The person who normally watches your child(ren) is sick and you were unable to find a replacement with such short notice.  - Sunday: 6.5 hours (8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, and 2 hours for your Discipleship Group)  - Monday: 8.5 hours (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM)  - Tuesday: 8.5 hours (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)  - Wednesday: 8.5 hours (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)  - Thursday: 8.0 hours (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)  - TOTAL: 40 hours - Sermon Prep: Our pastors are allowed to work from home if they need distraction-free time for sermon prep.  - Sickness: If you or one of your kids isn’t feeling well, it is best to use sick time to focus on your health or your kid’s health. However, if you have time-sensitive work to complete, you can work from home if necessary.  - Geographical: If you have a ministry meeting close to home on a particular day, it might be a better use of your time to start or end your day at home so that you don’t waste time driving between locations.  - Years / Full-time / Part-time  - 0-4 years / 2 weeks / 2 weeks - 5-9 years / 3 weeks / 3 weeks - 10-14 years / 4 weeks / 3 weeks - 15+ years / 5 weeks / 3 weeks - Birthday / Birthday Month / 1 day - New Year’s Day / January / 1 day - MLK Jr. Day / January / 1 day - Presidents' Day / February / 1 day - Easter / March or April / 1 day - Memorial Day / May / 1 day - Independence Day / July / 1 day - Labor Day / September / 1 day - Thanksgiving / November / 2 days - Christmas / December / 2 days - It conflicts with strategic events at the church or interferes with your job.  - It is your turn to serve during a holiday.  - It causes you to exceed your PTO balances.  - Spouse: 3 weeks - Child: 3 weeks - Parent: 2 weeks - Brother/Sister: 2 weeks - Grandparent: 1 week - Grandchild: 1 week - Uncle/Aunt: 1 week - First cousin: 1 week - Father/Mother-in-law: 1 week - Son/Daughter-in-law: 1 week - Brother/Sister-in-law: 1 week - Close friend and unlisted in-law (out of town): 3 consecutive days - Close friend and unlisted in-law (local): 1 day - The employee must properly plan for mileage reimbursement in their ministry budget every year.  - The miles must have a business purpose for the church.  - The employee must submit a monthly report of the miles to our Financial Secretary. This report must show the date of the trip, the destination(s), the purpose of the trip, and the total miles driven.  - The employee cannot include their daily commute. However, if the employee attempts to save the church money by starting their day at home and then driving business miles for the church (for example, to an offsite meeting that is close to home or to do ministry shopping), those miles can be included on this report.  - If an employee needs to drive outside of the (YOUR CITY) area, this trip must be approved at least two weeks in advance by the Executive Pastor. A cost analysis will be completed to determine if it is better stewardship to drive a personal vehicle or to rent a vehicle.  - Since our church offers mileage reimbursement, employees should never use their church credit card to gas up their personal vehicle. Doing so would be double-dipping. The only time that a church credit card should be used to purchase gas is when a vehicle has been rented. 1. Is this a ministry expense for our church?  2. Is this a budgeted expense?  3. Are there still funds available for spending in this budget category?  - Church credit card - Check request - Regular birth: 6 weeks of paid maternity leave, followed by 6 weeks of the ability to work from home if desired/needed, for a total of 12 weeks.  - Cesarean birth: 8 weeks of paid maternity leave, followed by 4 weeks of the ability to work from home if desired/needed, for a total of 12 weeks.  - Adoption (if the child is under 5 years old): 6 weeks of paid maternity leave, followed by 6 weeks of the ability to work from home if desired/needed, for a total of 12 weeks.  - Adoption (if the child is 5 years old and older): 2 weeks of paid maternity leave, followed by 1 week of the ability to work from home if desired/needed, for a total of 3 weeks.  1. Consistent with Matthew 18:15, the first step in addressing any issue is to go directly to the other person and discuss it privately. In many cases, this is the only step that will be necessary to fully resolve an issue.  2. If going to the other person privately is not successful, Matthew 18:16 instructs you to bring someone else with you. For the sake of professionalism, please ask the Executive Pastor to join you in this meeting. If that is not possible, please ask the Lead Pastor or an Elder.  3. If the first two steps do not resolve the issue, Matthew 18:17 explains that the issue should be brought before the church. At (YOUR CHURCH NAME), that means that the issue would be brought before the Elders for further discussion and prayer.  - Location: Avoid coming to our office during your sabbatical. Instead, get away from life’s normal distractions so that you can focus on the Lord.  - Spiritual Disciplines: During your sabbatical, schedule time each day to practice the spiritual disciplines (Scripture reading, prayer, worship, Scripture meditation, fasting, silence and solitude, journaling, etc.).  - Books: Before your sabbatical begins, find a book or two that will challenge you and help you grow in your specific area of ministry.  - Family: Be intentional about spending quality time with your family. - Years of Service / Full-time / Part-time - 0 - 4 years / 3 days away / 1 day away - 5 - 9 years  / 6 days away / 2 days away - 10 - 14 years / 9 days away / 3 days away - 15+ years / 12 days away / 4 days away - Method / Priority / Response Time - Phone call / High / Asap - Text message / Medium / 1 hour - Email / Low / 1 business day - $500 on their 5th anniversary - $1,000 on their 10th anniversary - $1,500 on their 15th anniversary - Etc.  - $250 on their 5th anniversary - $500 on their 10th anniversary - $750 on their 15th anniversary - Etc.  1. Verbal – The first step in our plan is for the Executive Pastor to verbally address the issue with the staff member. The number of verbal discussions will depend on the situation and the severity of the infraction. If the situation is minor (being late to work, missing deadlines, failure to turn in receipts, etc.), we might choose to provide multiple verbal discussions. However, if the situation is major (compromising staff unity, public insubordination, etc.), we might choose to only provide one verbal discussion.  2. Written – If verbal discussions are not successful, the next step in the process is to put the concern in writing. This allows for the issue to be properly documented. In the event that this step needs to be taken, the Executive Pastor will either put the comments in their semi-annual review or will send them an email to address the concerns.  3. Meeting with Lead Pastor – If the first two steps are not successful, the Executive Pastor will schedule a disciplinary meeting, and ask the Lead Pastor to attend as well. At this meeting, the Lead Pastor and Executive Pastor will explain to the person that this problem must be resolved for employment to continue.  4. Discussions with Elders – If the first three steps are not successful, the final step is to discuss the situation with the Elders and to determine next steps (meetings with Elders, temporary probation, termination, etc.).  1. Scripture is clear that marriage was designed for one man and one woman. Under no circumstance will I consider marrying two people of the same sex. Regardless of the laws of our nation, the Bible explains that homosexuality is a sin. 2. The couple must be believers in the Lord Jesus Christ who have received Him as Savior, submitted to believer’s baptism, and joined a local church. Furthermore, they must agree to be members of the same church after they are married. 3. The couple must have at least three sessions of premarital counseling with me. This includes reading a book or two of my choosing and discussing the contents. My premarital counseling includes discussions about God’s word, finances, family, communication, sexual matters, and other personal issues. 4. This marriage must be the first marriage for the couple, unless you meet one of the following exceptions: A) Your previous spouse passed away. B) You are remarrying the spouse you previously divorced. C) You have unequivocal evidence that your previous divorce meets one of the two biblical criteria allowed in Matthew 5:31-32 (adultery) or 1 Corinthians 7:12-16 (abandonment by an unbelieving spouse). In all candor, I very much dislike being the judge of who has a scriptural divorce and who does not, but the only honest way to determine this is to speak to all parties involved, including ex-spouses. 5. The couple agrees to never consider divorce as an option once they are married, unless there is a biblical reason (see statement 4c). 6. The wife agrees to take her husband’s last name. This also means that the wife will not have a hyphenated last name. 7. Consistent with Ephesians 5, the bride's vows will include the promise of her love, her honor, and her submission to her husband. Also consistent with Ephesians 5, the husband's vows will include the promise of his spiritual servant leadership for his wife. 8. People have strong convictions concerning alcohol. Personally, I see allowance in Scripture for the consumption of alcohol as long as it is done in moderation. However, Scripture is very clear that drunkenness is a sin, and for that reason, this issue needs to be handled carefully. If you plan on serving alcohol at the rehearsal dinner or at the wedding reception, I need to be informed in advance, and we need to discuss the proper ways of making sure that this issue is handled in a Christ-honoring manner. You will also need to consider this issue as you plan for the locations of your rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony, and wedding reception. My policy on alcohol is my personal conviction on the issue. The locations where you hold these events might have their own policy on alcohol as well, and their view must be respected. 9. All music that is played in the wedding ceremony and reception needs to honor the Lord. It is hypocritical for us to ask God to bless your marriage during the wedding ceremony, and then immediately sing and dance to songs that promote and celebrate the sin of this world. 10. The couple agrees to complete celibacy from this point until the wedding. If you are living together, you must confess this sin to the Lord and separate immediately. The Bible commands me not to be a partaker in the sins of others (1 Timothy 5:22), and I cannot in good conscience condone sexual immorality by ignoring it until the wedding day. Sex before marriage is just as wrong as adultery after marriage. God commands sexual purity, and the commitment that you must make is for celibacy outside of marriage and exclusive monogamy within marriage. - Access: In order to use our facilities, you will need temporary access to our buildings. Please schedule a time to meet with our Office Manager to get a key fob/card and an alarm code. - Arrival: When you arrive, please take note of how the space is currently set up (it might be a good idea to take a few pictures on your phone). Before you leave, you will need to put it back how you found it. - Facility care: Please help us take care of our facilities. For example, if you are having a child’s birthday party, please do not allow the kids to go in areas where they are not normally permitted (on the stage, in the tech booth, in staff offices, etc.), or to touch things that they are not normally allowed to touch (sound boards, musical instruments, computers, etc.). If any of these items are broken during your event, you will be asked to reimburse the church. - Technology: If you would like basic access to some of our technology (TVs or sound system), please set up a time with us in advance for training. If you have not been trained, you will not be allowed to use our technology. - Playground: If you use the playground, please keep all food and drinks outside of the playground fence. This will help us keep ants (and other bugs) out of the playground. - Kitchen: Our kitchen is available for you to use, but please bring your own kitchen/party supplies (plates, napkins, utensils, cups, etc.). - Tables: If you need additional tables for your event, they are located in the shed next to Building 4 (the two-story building). If you end up using these tables, please be sure to return them after your event. - Clean up: When your event is over, please be sure to clean up. This means that carpets need to be vacuumed, counters need to be wiped down, restrooms need to be cleaned, trash needs to be taken to the dumpster (next to the playground), tables need to be returned to the shed (if they were used), and the room(s) need to be set up as they were when you arrived. When you leave, it should look like you were never there. - Departure: Please make sure that all lights are turned off, that the exterior doors are secured, and that the alarm is set. --- ## URL: https://www.xpministry.com/budgets ### Title: Budgets ### Page ID: 7790900 ### Content: First, what is a zero-based budget? Simply put, you want to account for every dollar. There should not be any money that is left over after your budget is complete. As Dave Ramsey says, "Give every dollar a name." There are four steps to creating a zero-based operating budget for your church: Allow me to address each one of these steps separately: - [Home](/ "Home") - [Leadership](/your-calling "Leadership") - [Your Calling](/your-calling "Your Calling") - [Decisions](/decisions "Decisions") - [Networking](/networking "Networking") - [Operations](/systems "Operations") - [Systems](/systems "Systems") - [Policies](/policies "Policies") - [Budgets](/budgets "Budgets") - [Staff](/hiring "Staff") - [Hiring](/hiring "Hiring") - [Compensation](/compensation "Compensation") - [Benefits](/benefits "Benefits") - [Reviews](/reviews "Reviews") - [Join Us](/join-us "Join Us") - [Join Us](/join-us "Join Us") - [About](/why-xpministry "About") - [Why XPMinistry](/why-xpministry "Why XPMinistry") - [Contact Me](/contact-me "Contact Me") - [Your Calling](/your-calling "Your Calling") - [Decisions](/decisions "Decisions") - [Networking](/networking "Networking") - [Systems](/systems "Systems") - [Policies](/policies "Policies") - [Budgets](/budgets "Budgets") - [Hiring](/hiring "Hiring") - [Compensation](/compensation "Compensation") - [Benefits](/benefits "Benefits") - [Reviews](/reviews "Reviews") - [Why XPMinistry](/why-xpministry "Why XPMinistry") - [Contact Me](/contact-me "Contact Me") - [Home](/ "Home") - [Leadership](/your-calling "Leadership") - [Your Calling](/your-calling "Your Calling") - [Decisions](/decisions "Decisions") - [Networking](/networking "Networking") - [Operations](/systems "Operations") - [Systems](/systems "Systems") - [Policies](/policies "Policies") - [Budgets](/budgets "Budgets") - [Staff](/hiring "Staff") - [Hiring](/hiring "Hiring") - [Compensation](/compensation "Compensation") - [Benefits](/benefits "Benefits") - [Reviews](/reviews "Reviews") - [Join Us](/join-us "Join Us") - [Join Us](/join-us "Join Us") - [About](/why-xpministry "About") - [Why XPMinistry](/why-xpministry "Why XPMinistry") - [Contact Me](/contact-me "Contact Me") - [Your Calling](/your-calling "Your Calling") - [Decisions](/decisions "Decisions") - [Networking](/networking "Networking") - [Systems](/systems "Systems") - [Policies](/policies "Policies") - [Budgets](/budgets "Budgets") - [Hiring](/hiring "Hiring") - [Compensation](/compensation "Compensation") - [Benefits](/benefits "Benefits") - [Reviews](/reviews "Reviews") - [Why XPMinistry](/why-xpministry "Why XPMinistry") - [Contact Me](/contact-me "Contact Me") 1. Begin with prayer. 2. Determine your projected income. 3. Input your anticipated expenses. 4. Make adjustments where necessary. 1. Begin with prayer: Although this might sound like I am over-spiritualizing an administrative task, I genuinely believe that the budget process should begin with prayer. You and your team (CFO, Finance Team, Staff, etc.) should begin this process by asking for God's wisdom and God's provision. When the budget process begins with prayer, you can trust that God is guiding you to create a budget that will advance his kingdom. 2. Determine your projected income: Many churches find this task to be difficult. However, it shouldn't be. Allow me to provide you a simple formula that will help. At our church, we look at the last 5 years of income to determine our year-over-year percentage growth. If over the last 5 years, we have seen our income increase by an average of 7% each year, then we use that percentage to determine our projected income for the following year. For example, if we are currently on track to receive $1,000,000 in income, and we have averaged 7% growth for the last 5 years, then our projected income would be $1,070,000 for the following year ($1,000,000 x 1.07 = $1,070,000). Of course, you need to consider other factors as well, such as your local economy, staff transitions, etc. But, the formula I shared above is a great starting point for most churches. 3. Input your anticipated expenses: This is the step that usually takes the most time since it involves everyone on your team submitting budget proposals. At our church, I have a simple Excel spreadsheet that I send to everyone for their budget proposals. Once I receive everyone's proposals back, I input their numbers into our operating budget spreadsheet. 4. Make adjustments where necessary: Since the goal is to create a zero-based budget, you might have to make adjustments to keep your budget in line with your projected income. This can go both ways. It might mean that you have to make cuts, or it might mean that you are able to give increases. Either way, the goal is to account for every dollar. --- ## URL: https://www.xpministry.com/hiring ### Title: Hiring ### Page ID: 7790901 ### Content: When hiring a new person for your team, I would encourage you to consider the Six Cs: You can make an argument for each one of these being the most important. However, in my experience, chemistry is king. I have worked with people who are called, have the capacity, have strong character, are competent, and are coachable, but they were difficult to work with (the chemistry was off) and they didn't fit on the team. And, in 100% of those situations, it has led to them leaving for a different ministry opportunity. So, my encouragement to you is to find someone that meets all six. But, definitely make sure you prioritize chemistry. Your number one asset is your people, so be sure to protect your team. And, the best way to do that is to prioritize chemistry in the hiring process. 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This is especially important if you are hiring a pastor or someone who will be leading a key ministry at your church. - Capacity: Does this person have the time and energy available to do what you are asking them to do? - Character: Who is this person when no one is looking? - Competency: Does this person have the skillset, passion, gifting, experience, and education necessary to be successful in that role? - Coachability: Is this person willing to seek, be receptive to, and act on constructive feedback to grow in this role? Are they a team player, and are they coachable? - Chemistry: Does this person fit on the team? This is a unique combination of the individual's personality, their sense of humor, their relational IQ, and their willingness to work well with others. Chemistry is hard to measure, but it's easy to detect. --- ## URL: https://www.xpministry.com/compensation ### Title: Compensation ### Page ID: 7790902 ### Content: As an Executive Pastor, you will have tremendous influence on everyone's compensation. I have intentionally used the word "influence" because there should be (and needs to be) other people involved in these conversations as well, such as a CFO or a Finance Team. But, without a doubt, you are expected to lead when it comes to employee compensation.  Let me encourage you with this... use your position of influence to be generous with your team. Your number one asset is your people. If you take care of your team, they will be able to focus on their ministries without worrying about whether or not they can afford groceries or their mortgage payment. Trust me, your personnel dollars are some of the most effective dollars in your budget. With that being said, let's take a look at a few different compensation strategies: Looking at and comparing compensation studies is the most common way that churches determine the salaries for their staff (full-time and part-time). If you prefer this method, I would recommend that you use the compensation studies from [LifeWay](https://compstudy.lifeway.com/) or [Ministry Pay](https://www.ministrypay.com/). Both of these companies provide a helpful starting point for setting a salary. The compensation studies from LifeWay are free, but since the Southern Baptist Convention owns LifeWay, you will only see numbers from Southern Baptist churches. The compensation studies from Ministry Pay are not free, but you will have access to data from a wider variety of churches and denominations. Talking to partnering churches is another common way that churches determine the salaries for their staff (full-time and part-time). Basically, when a church is hiring someone, they will reach out to other churches that they partner with and ask for their salary numbers. And, if there is a trusted relationship between the churches, they are usually willing to help. However, if you decide to use this method to determine the salaries for your staff, please remember that you are not considering a lot of data. For example, if a church down the road is stingy with their staff, it doesn't mean that you have to be. You need to do what is best for your church. So, use this model cautiously. Sometimes this method is helpful, but sometimes it is not. Another option to consider is percentage-based compensation. And, for full disclosure, this has become my preferred compensation strategy, and the one that we now use at our church. Allow me to explain how it works: For our full-time staff, we have four levels of leadership. We have the Leader level, Executive level, Associate level, and Director level. And each level has a different salary range. In this model, we are only discussing salary. Each one of our full-time pastors also receives a full benefits package that is given to them in addition to a competitive salary (learn more about benefits [HERE](/benefits)). And, the benefits package is the same for all of our pastors, regardless of their level.  Here are the salary ranges for the different levels of full-time leadership at our church. However, feel free to change these ranges for your church: Here are the benefits to this compensation strategy: And, to make sure that our full-time employees don’t get stuck at a certain salary percentage, our plan is to strategically increase their percentage over time. Our goal is to take someone from the bottom of their salary range to the top of their salary range over 10 years. Assuming that we are meeting budget and that the full-time employee is faithfully serving in their role, they should get a COLA + 2% for the first 10 years of employment at our church. This means that ultimately, we are rewarding faithfulness and longevity since that is what determines their increase in salary. For our part-time staff, we have an hourly range that we keep everyone in that is competitive for part-time work in our area. However, the part-time range is not tied to the Lead Pastor's salary. To be clear, no model is perfect. There are definitely pros and cons to any model you choose. 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At our church, we call them Directors, and their salary range is 45% - 65% of the Lead Pastor's salary. - Strategic Plan: This model allows us to have a strategic plan of keeping each full-time person in their correct compensation range. As long as they are in the salary range for their level, we don't have to worry if they are underpaid or overpaid. - 5% Overlap: As you will see, we have intentionally allowed for a 5% overlap for the level above. For example, this would allow for a really great, well-educated, very experienced Director to earn more than a brand new, uneducated, or inexperienced Associate Pastor. - Wide Range: Since each level has a 20% range, this gives us the ability to adjust salaries based on education, experience, responsibilities, performance, and work ethic, while still keeping each person in the salary range for their level. - Bonuses: If someone reaches the top of their range, our plan would be to reward them with bonuses rather than additional raises. That keeps them in the correct salary range while still honoring and rewarding their hard work. - Runaway Train: This model also helps our church prevent the "runaway train" issue where the Lead Pastor is paid significantly more than everyone else on staff. For example, when a church gives everyone a simple 3% raise, the Lead Pastor's 3% is always larger than everyone else's 3% (because his salary is higher). Over time, this can create an issue where the Lead Pastor earns significantly more than everyone else on the team. However, this model prevents that by keeping the ranges tied to the Lead Pastor's salary with percentages. - Confidence: As long as you take good care of the Lead Pastor, you can have confidence that everyone on your team is properly taken care of as well. --- ## URL: https://www.xpministry.com/benefits ### Title: Benefits ### Page ID: 7790903 ### Content: An important part of employee compensation is benefits. If you want to keep great employees on your team, you need to provide strong benefits for their family. And, this is especially true for your full-time pastors. Here are the benefits that I recommend that every church provide at no cost to their pastors: By providing these benefits to your pastors, you can have confidence that you are properly taking care of the leaders of your church. - [Home](/ "Home") - [Leadership](/your-calling "Leadership") - [Your Calling](/your-calling "Your Calling") - [Decisions](/decisions "Decisions") - [Networking](/networking "Networking") - [Operations](/systems "Operations") - [Systems](/systems "Systems") - [Policies](/policies "Policies") - [Budgets](/budgets "Budgets") - [Staff](/hiring "Staff") - [Hiring](/hiring "Hiring") - [Compensation](/compensation "Compensation") - [Benefits](/benefits "Benefits") - [Reviews](/reviews "Reviews") - [Join Us](/join-us "Join Us") - [Join Us](/join-us "Join Us") - [About](/why-xpministry "About") - [Why XPMinistry](/why-xpministry "Why XPMinistry") - [Contact Me](/contact-me "Contact Me") - [Your Calling](/your-calling "Your Calling") - [Decisions](/decisions "Decisions") - [Networking](/networking "Networking") - [Systems](/systems "Systems") - [Policies](/policies "Policies") - [Budgets](/budgets "Budgets") - [Hiring](/hiring "Hiring") - [Compensation](/compensation "Compensation") - [Benefits](/benefits "Benefits") - [Reviews](/reviews "Reviews") - [Why XPMinistry](/why-xpministry "Why XPMinistry") - [Contact Me](/contact-me "Contact Me") - [Home](/ "Home") - [Leadership](/your-calling "Leadership") - [Your Calling](/your-calling "Your Calling") - [Decisions](/decisions "Decisions") - [Networking](/networking "Networking") - [Operations](/systems "Operations") - [Systems](/systems "Systems") - [Policies](/policies "Policies") - [Budgets](/budgets "Budgets") - [Staff](/hiring "Staff") - [Hiring](/hiring "Hiring") - [Compensation](/compensation "Compensation") - [Benefits](/benefits "Benefits") - [Reviews](/reviews "Reviews") - [Join Us](/join-us "Join Us") - [Join Us](/join-us "Join Us") - [About](/why-xpministry "About") - [Why XPMinistry](/why-xpministry "Why XPMinistry") - [Contact Me](/contact-me "Contact Me") - [Your Calling](/your-calling "Your Calling") - [Decisions](/decisions "Decisions") - [Networking](/networking "Networking") - [Systems](/systems "Systems") - [Policies](/policies "Policies") - [Budgets](/budgets "Budgets") - [Hiring](/hiring "Hiring") - [Compensation](/compensation "Compensation") - [Benefits](/benefits "Benefits") - [Reviews](/reviews "Reviews") - [Why XPMinistry](/why-xpministry "Why XPMinistry") - [Contact Me](/contact-me "Contact Me") - Medical insurance for the pastor and his family. - Dental insurance for the pastor and his family. - Vision insurance for the pastor and his family. - Term life insurance for the pastor and his family. - Short-term disability insurance for the pastor. - Long-term disability insurance for the pastor. - If the pastor stayed in Social Security, the church should give them a Social Security Allowance (equal to 7.65% of their salary) as additional income to help them avoid double taxation. - If the pastor opted out of Social Security, the church should give them a Social Security Allowance (equal to 7.65% of their salary) as a contribution to their retirement account to help them prepare for retirement. To be clear, this is in addition to their retirement benefit. - Monthly cell phone reimbursement. - Discretionary ministry budget for ministry expenses (ministry meals, books, mileage reimbursement, etc.). - Conference/Sabbatical budget to help your pastor grow as a leader and stay refreshed. - Paid time off. - Christmas bonus. - Pay for their kids to participate in church events and church trips. --- ## URL: https://www.xpministry.com/reviews ### Title: Reviews ### Page ID: 7790904 ### Content: Reviews are an important process for every church staff that wants to be effective. We do reviews for six reasons:  At our church, we intentionally call them "reviews" as opposed to "performance evaluations." We recognize that at the end of the day, we are not in charge of the results. God is. It's our job to be faithful and to work with excellence, but we leave the results up to God. So, as a result, we do not give our team numerical goals for things like salvations and/or baptisms. Since we do not have the power to save someone, we aren't going to hold someone accountable for it on their review. As I mention on the [Systems](/systems) page, we use Google Forms to complete our reviews. It's simple, easy to use, and it's free. 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The reality is, when administration is done well, everything benefits. Ministries run smoothly, missions are effective and efficient, budgets are clean and organized, policies are clear and easy to follow, systems work how they should, and so on. However, when administration is not done well, it really hurts the church. Administration is important, and that is why more and more churches are starting to see the value of having an XP (Executive Pastor) on their team. In the Summer of 2020, XPMinistry was created when God gave me a desire to encourage and equip Executive Pastors, and to help the local church be excellent with the administrative side of ministry. Since I currently serve as the Executive Pastor at my church, I knew that this could be a way that I could contribute to God's Kingdom, and a simple way for me to bless others who oversee administration, operations, and the staff at their church. 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I created XPMinistry to encourage and equip Executive Pastors, and to help the local church be excellent with the administrative side of ministry. You can call or text me at [(256) 333-1017](tel:2563331017), and my email address is [reid@xpministry.com](mailto:reid@xpministry.com). Feel free to contact me anytime. 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[Contact Me](/contact-me "Contact Me") - [Your Calling](/your-calling "Your Calling") - [Decisions](/decisions "Decisions") - [Networking](/networking "Networking") - [Systems](/systems "Systems") - [Policies](/policies "Policies") - [Budgets](/budgets "Budgets") - [Hiring](/hiring "Hiring") - [Compensation](/compensation "Compensation") - [Benefits](/benefits "Benefits") - [Reviews](/reviews "Reviews") - [Why XPMinistry](/why-xpministry "Why XPMinistry") - [Contact Me](/contact-me "Contact Me") - [Edition 1 - October: Zero-Based Budget](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=A4A996F40A2CCF92BCB71F3688FE0051) - [Edition 2 - November: Communication Policy](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=32960BF69CD77941728F49DE0AFB292A) - [Edition 3 - December: Christmas Bonuses](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=20D8BF757D6D6CC37EFE521251897FB2) - [Edition 4 - January: Reward Faithfulness & Longevity](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=4C17CEEAC57113E6C156508B13F3F39E) - [Edition 5 - February: Funeral Policy](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=291FA734F2623C8EB03CC69780A2DE77) - [Edition 6 - March: Wedding Policy](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=EFF6343D2F5C7ADDBB4C730BA6114D4B) - [Edition 7 - April: Your Calling](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=0CB1FB16A79B8B2F6EC593A9E2047B5C) - [Edition 8 - May: Compensation Strategy Part 1](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=ED783724717FEFCD329E447FF15FF1C3) - [Edition 9 - June: Compensation Strategy Part 2](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=610977F64F475D5920F0DF1BCAF82F78) - [Edition 10 - July: Project Management System](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=21C0FF81DE1164528B9F8ED052F9F2F5) - [Edition 11 - August: Sabbaticals](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=9E4B6734B0377B3BAB40FD293E2AB4E2) - [Edition 12 - September: Facility Usage Policy / Agreement](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=9C7495184530EEBE7A0B8D55A76E397D) - [Edition 13 - October: Staff Reviews](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=CB4B02256714470FAC24F12888C5EFCC) - [Edition 14 - November: Setting Goals](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=4872A62C1ED898BC6B4328CF20B1E605) - [Edition 15 - December: Christmas Party](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=924AD0D294885F9E9E1E1344F93CCE0E) - [Edition 16 - January: Churchteams](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=E85EE419A75C0E7291176BCB7A451576) - [Edition 17 - February: HR System](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=4D7AA9978F5BF685F8605FED4B19243B) - [Edition 18 - March: Networking](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=D4CE9ECA3E444C37796D1C0519F3D436) - [Edition 19 - April: The Five Cs of Hiring](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=7554143A5ABCFB33B4A3FDB8ED9B548F) - [Edition 20 - May: The Sixth C of Hiring](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=0C158B32CD5D151BBE9A6D3D79F4577B) - [Edition 21 - June: Be Willing To Help](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=E4EBA72BBE5AC839E1B7A3D77CC1E079) - [Edition 22 - July: Phones & Video Meetings](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=00F683060665023115E5BE86C28CACBA) - [Edition 23 - August: Strong Benefits](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=9E5129B73AC4F67E425C894E47E8747A) - [Edition 24 - September: Defining The Executive Pastor Role](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=4F402380AEABA7479EDDD310E91656E3) - [Edition 25 - October: When Is Someone Late To Work](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=E084B39637C0DE4B864CCF267ABE8D26) - [Edition 26 - November: The Importance of Margin](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=1452383522B109C8189E7BB85A7A3146) - [Edition 27 - December: Staff Kids Go Free](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=DE1ED6BB88228049609BC860C4D32485) - [Edition 28 - January: Pastors and the Gig Economy](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=97CD12862F73D25F86D0EB8F4270821B) - [Edition 29 - February: Approve PTO For Your Team](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=97920EC76D515D4516114F1AC7135F3A) - [Edition 30 - March: How To Structure PTO](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=5A22441D99A15EA2FACBB7E5E9C50AFE) - [Edition 31 - April: The Importance of an Emergency Sermon](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=D41DC68B56078343BE9FB6B95CBCDB97) - [Edition 32 - May: A Healthy Staff Culture](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=3EC3366204824962C14A44955BA02D8E) - [Edition 33 - June: Valued vs Valuable](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=B9FA6734B4314B91920FA4D4AC4FC97D) - [Edition 34 - July: Retirement](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=E19EE954EE61B0540D3380FE323FA45D) - [Edition 35 - August: Lead By Example](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=FFDC43A6C2ACA8195D6BA84A4D738AE4) - [Edition 36 - September: A, B, & C Employees](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=E97EB1A8507A7099F183475F4E65D6D5) - [Edition 37 - October: Three Ts of Problem Employees](https://churchteams.com/m/c.asp?pid=E05A7504CE4CF2BE38AB519398F36C07)