Church and Business
So you’ve switched from the business world to the church world … and have taken on a new set of challenges and rewards. Here are articles from some XPs that have already walked that road and have willingly shared their experiences with you.
Having a staff/volunteer team that works well together is crucial for a healthy church. But how do you develop that team? How can you, as the XP, help to organize a dynamic ministry both inside and outside your church walls?
The Business of Church
There is a distinctly business-like aspect to overseeing a church: churches have assets to manage, employees to pay, and members who rightfully demand accountability for their financial contributions. The business side of church leadership [...]
Deep Change in Organizational Culture
Because I have an interest in organizations, I often have an eye out for signs of excellence, or lack thereof, in my everyday dealings. It becomes apparent when there is an obvious emphasis by an [...]
From Corporate America to Full-Time Ministry: My First Six Months as an XP
Andrew Behm went from working in the business world to being the Executive Pastor of the church he had attended for years. Below are accounts of his joys and struggles during his first 26 [...]
The Role of Social Networks and Interpretation in Planned Organizational Change
David Fletcher ran into Dr. Booth's paper while attending a class at the Kellogg School of Management. Measuring change is tough in a church and yet so necessary, considering how much change occurs! This [...]