What to Look For if You're Looking For a Church Staff Position
I was on staff as an associate pastor (for children and families) at more than 5 churches over a 17-year period. It was really 6 churches but since that experience was so short and toxic, it doesn't merit a blink on my resume. In-between the actual positions, I was interviewed by even more churches before making a decision to join a team. Even though I no longer work in that venue, I think some of my before-hire, before-you-decide observations can be really helpful for others in this venue especially because they are things I've mulled over, learned from and sometimes missed. If you are in the exciting mode of looking for a church staff position, here are few things I would tell myself (and now you) to consider: Remember to ask, listen hard and observe carefully. You are interviewing them, too and this isn't like any other job - it will involve your entire family even if you are the only one being paid. 1. Remove the stars from your eyes about "doing the Lord...