Download
October 1, 1998
STAFFING
9 Changes in Church Staffs
Lyle Schaller on what's shifting—and why
1}From full-time ordained generalist to full-time and part-time lay specialists
The old formula called for one full-time, ordained minister for every 200 worshipers. The new model calls for one ordained minister for every 350 to 500 worshipers. The gap is bridged by both full-time and part-time lay specialists.
2}From roles to relationships
The world of the 1950s asked, "What do you do?" Today's world asks, "What are the needs we must address?" For example, the youth pastor is being replaced with the "minister of families that include teenagers."
3}From credentials to character, competence, and call
Today's committees evaluate staff candidates with different criteria.
4}From men to men and women
This change is particularly seen in program positions in larger congregations.
5} From seminary's emphases to people's needs
The old staff model reflected what the professional school taught—preaching pastor, director of Christian education, minister of evangelism, etc. The new model reflects the needs of the people more clearly—minister of prayer, minister of families with children from birth to age 3, coordinator of volunteers, etc.
6}From individual to teams
The old church staff had a network of isolated fiefdoms (Christian education, youth, music), each under the oversight of a full-time staff person. Today's model uses teams, which frequently include part-time staff members plus volunteers.
7}From frequent to less-frequent all-staff meetings
The old model often called for a weekly meeting with the entire program staff, plus a monthly all-staff meeting. In the new model, the senior minister may meet weekly with leaders from each team and only twice ...
Please complete one of the following:
If you're a Leadership journal subscriber...
...but have not yet registered for online access to CTLibrary.com, you can receive a full-year's access for just $29.95!
Register Here | | If you're NOT a Leadership journal print subscriber...
You're entitled to a special, introductory offer for new subscribers only! Subscribe now and receive a one-year Leadership journal print subscription and one-year access to all Leadership archives for just $39.95!
Subscribe now!
When you log in as a Leadership Journal subscriber, you'll see additional articles noted as premium content only available to CTLibrary.com members. To access the entire CTLibrary requires a CTLibrary subscription. If you would prefer this option, select the offer below that best fits your needs.
|
Like the preview? To read this complete article
and 20,359 more in the archive—JOIN NOW!
Easily find high-quality, well-researched materials that provide a Christian perspective on topics ranging from headlines to history.
Start using this invaluable tool TODAY for preparing your Bible studies, presentations, class lectures, sermons, meetings, and more.
|
It's easy and quick to join:
Brought to You by Christianity Today Int'l |  |
|
| 
Find similar articles
E-mail this page
