Know When and How to Delegate
Church leaders have extraordinary demands on their time. So when it comes to experiencing growth in your church, you have to think differently about how you run it—and it starts with effective delegation. […]
The African American Family and Developing a Diverse Family Ministry
Whatever the ethic background of your church attenders and staff, you want to understand and develop diversity—especially in your family ministry. James Logan has a rich background in business, as a pastor, and […]
SBC Churches and Child Sexual Abuse: Reasons for Encouragement and Optimism
Many Baptist leaders and congregation members were discouraged after the release of the Guidepost Solutions Report on May 25th, investigating actions of the SBC Executive Committee related to sexual abuse. The Report focused on sexual […]
Benevolence Support for a Woman with 4 Children
Hey Fletch … I am an elder in a church plant. Sadly, a couple who joined our church at the beginning is now in divorce proceedings. The wife and four children attend church faithfully. The […]
Life in the Trenches
Current Issues that XPs Face
Fletch and Keith Duff will talk on current issues that XPs face. These range from dealing with resignations in the last year, to hiring new staff, to building staff […]
Church Membership and Discipline
A church leader read XPastor’s article, Why Church Membership, and submitted the following thoughts on the topic. The individual suggests expanding the topic to include church discipline and gives examples from their church. This […]
Why Church Membership?
Hey Fletch … Why should people become members of a church and what are the tangible benefits of doing so? I need to give people a good reason, other than the spiritual ones, to become […]
Discipleship Process of Fellowship Bible of Topeka
Fellowship Bible Church of Topeka has developed an easy to read discipleship process. It gives the big picture of their discipleship method. It’s a very nice document, while being short and easy to read! Yet it explains […]
Developing Female Leaders: Navigate the Minefields and Release the Potential of Women in Your Church
Kadi puts it this way: “What would your church look like if it were to maximize the dormant gifts of the women God has brought there?”
That’s a questions that every male and female […]
Epidemic Care Response Volunteer Procedures
Fellowship Bible Church of Winchester, Virginia has developed a 12-step procedure for Care Response Volunteers. These volunteers delivery grocery and medicine to those who are unable to travel to a grocery store or pharmacy. Special […]
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly about Epidemics
The past seven days have been a slow burn of bad news. Just when you think things couldn’t get worse, they do. Then they do again. The Coronavirus has touched all of us in one way, shape, or […]
A Personal Perspective on Worship Songs
I recently visited with a pastor of a large church who articulated his concern for the state of music and worship in the church. He described his view of church music as a “cutting of […]
Important Considerations for Church Benevolence Programs
Many churches have benevolence programs to assist members and others in the community during times of emergency or financial crisis. Situations of need can — and often do — arise unexpectedly. Having a written policy […]
Spouse Travel and Expenses
Friday, December 28, 2018
Hey Fletch … Our senior pastor is going to a conference and purchased a ticket for his wife as well. I don’t have any policies regarding spouse expenses. Suggestions?
DRF—The bottom line is […]
Announcements for Benevolence Offerings
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Announcements for Benevolence Offerings
Hey Fletch … I read the recent “Hey Fletch” column about the benevolence offering for the woman with cancer. I get that donations cannot be earmarked for a specific […]
Pastor’s Wives … An Easy Journey?
Being a pastor’s wife is not an easy journey. She is expected to be nice, perfect and always available to others. Her family is the poster of Christian living (completely unrealistic). And if you’re looking […]
Teaching Sensitive Topics Policy
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and church policies. Below is the Teaching Sensitive Topics Policy from Trinity Lutheran Church […]
Sexual Abuse “Fire Drill”: Put Preparation to the Test
The “Fire Drill” article below has a companion piece, entitled Sexual Abuse Response Planning. After reading this article, refer to the planning form; it’s a valuable framework for discussion/planning a responsive effort to an allegation—even […]
Sexual Abuse Response Planning
This planning guide has a companion piece called Sexual Abuse “Fire Drill”: Put Preparation to the Test, an article that give further explanation. The planning guide below should serve as a worksheet after reading the […]
Five Keys to Attracting and Keeping Volunteers
Faithful, hard-working volunteers who always have a great attitude are what every volunteer coordinator desires on their team. These folks will show up early and stay late; they offer their talents and serve with excellence. […]
Boundaries for Youth Leaders
It seems like a regular occurrence that I hear about a youth pastor or a youth leader messing up with a teenager sexually. It is sad, but it is the reality. The reality is simple. […]
Intellectual Property Policy
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below is the Intellectual Property Policy of Christ Community Church of […]
Children’s Ministry Policy
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, Review Forms and policies. Below is the Children’s Ministry Policy of Old North Church of […]
Children’s Volunteers Policy
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, Review Forms and policies. Below is the Children’s Volunteers Policy of Old North Church of […]
Benevolent Fund Policy
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, Review Forms and policies. Below is the 2011 Benevolent Fund Policy of Old North Church […]
Benevolence Policy and Form
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review form, applications and policies. Below is the 2012 Benevolence Policy and form from Southbridge […]
Benevolence and Financial Assistance Policy and Procedure
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below is the Benevolence and Financial Assistance Policy and Procedure of […]
Benevolence Application
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below is the Benevolence Application from Northeast Bible Church of San […]
Missions Policy
XPastor tries to help churches out by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms, applications, employee handbooks and policies. Below is the 2008 Missions Policy from […]
Care Fund Policy
XPastor tries to help churches out by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, employee handbooks, review forms and policies. Below is the 2005 Care Fund Policy of […]
Care Ministries Assistance Policy
XPastor tries to help churches out by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, employee handbooks, review forms and policies. Below is the Care Ministries Assistance Policy from […]
Wedding Policy and Procedures
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below are the Wedding Policies and Procedures for Northwest Bible Church […]
On-Call Care Procedures
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below are the On-Call Care Procedures of Northwest Bible Church in […]
Nursery Procedures
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below is the Nursery Procedures of Northwest Bible Church in Dallas, […]
Missions Policy
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below is the Missions Policy from Northwest Bible Church of Dallas, […]
Mercy Ministry Policy
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below is the 2002 Mercy Ministry Policy of Northwest Bible Church […]
Children’s Learning Center Policy
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below is the Children’s Learning Center Policy of Northwest Bible Church […]
Communicable Disease Policy
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and general policies. Below is a Communicable Disease Policy from Northwest Bible Church […]
Church Restoration Policy
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below is the 1999 Church Restoration Policy of Northwest Bible Church […]
Children’s Ministry Volunteer Application
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below is a Children’s Ministry Volunteer Application from Northwest Bible Church […]
Church Art in Ministry Procedures
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below are the Church Art in Ministry Procedures of Northwest Bible […]
Appointment Policy
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below is the 2004 Appointment Policy of Northwest Bible Church in […]
Suggestions for Writing Church Policies
Every XP deals with church policy. Some of you love them, others tolerate it, while others avoid it like a plague. But every church needs them. When writing policies for your church, keep in mind […]
Divorce and Remarriage Position Paper
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below is a Position Paper on Divorce and Remarriage by the […]
Leadership Qualifications and Divorce Policy
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below is the Leadership Qualification and Divorce Policy of Woodinville Alliance […]
Care Ministries Assistance Policy
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below is the 2005 Care Ministries Assistance Policy at Bible Fellowship […]
Care Fund Policy
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and church policies. Below is the 2005 Care Fund Policy of Bible Fellowship […]
Community Impact Application
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below is the Community Impact Application of Christ Community Church in […]
A Social Activism Position Paper
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below is a 1997 Social Activism Position Paper by Henderson Hills […]
Children’s Policy Manual
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below is the Children’s Policy Manual of The Sanctuary Fellowship of […]
Kids’ Volunteer Handbook
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below is the 2007 Kids Volunteer Handbook of Grace Covenant Church […]
Volunteer Background Check Permission Form
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below is the Volunteer Background Check Permission Form of L2 Church […]
Children’s and Youth Volunteer Policy and Forms
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below is the Children’s/Youth Volunteer Policy and Forms of Fellowship Bible […]
Student Ministries Policy
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below is the Student Ministries Policy of Old North Church of […]
Benevolence Policy
XPastor tries to help churches by providing some of the essentials for running a church—items like job descriptions, employment applications, review forms and policies. Below is the Benevolence Policy of Apostles Church of New York, […]
Twelve Leadership Insights from Young Life Camp
If you keep your eyes open, you will find excellent leadership going on all around you. This was definitely the case when Young Life invited me to be a guest at one of their camps […]