4. When a particular group in the church pushes its own agenda.
It is not unusual for groups in a church to want their “personal minister” to take care of their needs.
Make certain that the addition is best for the entire church, not just a select few who might have influence or money.
5. When a friend needs a job.
Don’t hear me wrongly on this point. I am not saying that a church should never bring on a friend of the pastor, staff or some church member. I am saying that an addition should not take place only on the basis of that friendship.
6. When it’s just to copy another church.
I’ve seen it many times. A church, usually a large church, has a new and creative way of adding and naming new staff positions. It won’t be long before I see churches all across the country making identical decisions.
Certainly, it’s OK to emulate a church if it’s best for your church. But don’t add staff just because another church is doing it.
7. When you are unwilling to deal with a current ineffective staff member.
Here is the scenario: A current staff member is obviously ineffective in his or her current role. So that person is moved to another role, sometimes a role that does not add true value. Then a person is hired to fill the role once held by the ineffective staff member.
This workaround results in a bloated personnel budget and, usually, poorer morale among the effective staff. Be willing to make the difficult decisions before adding new staff.
I would love to hear from you about how your church makes staff-addition decisions. I always learn more in these posts than I offer to the readership. I look forward to learning from you.
