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How a Church Leader’s Brain Works, Part 1
In this two-part post on how a leader’s brain works, I describe how two fundamental brain processes that affect leadership. First, we can view the brain functioning with an overarching organizational principle and a fundamental operational process. Dr. Evian Gordon, a...
Are you a People Pleasing Pastor? Take this Assessment and Find Out
I based my third book, People-Pleasing Pastors: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Approval Motivated Leadership on significant research around people pleasing. As a scripturally based book, it incorporated fascinating insight about how our brain influences our leadership and...
How to Make Boring Church Announcements Memorable
I grew up in the church and by my calculation, I’ve heard 10,931 church announcements, or thereabouts. I only remember one of them. Why did I only remember that one? Before I give you the answer, I must confess that for me announcements are often the most...
Youth Pastor Job Description – Skills, Salary & How to Become One
What does a youth pastor do? Youth Pastors (who may also have job titles such as Youth Minister, Student Pastor, Youth Director, Youth Ministry Leader, Youth Worker, Young Adult Minister and others) provide spiritual, emotional, and relational guidance to a church's...
This Small Step Boosts Your Chances of Getting Hired for Pastor Jobs
Jim was dissatisfied with his work. His job as a sales professional brought him little joy and didn't fit his God-given design. Jim decided to complete career testing and career counseling to help him determine the work he should pursue. His greatest desire is...
Pastor and Ministry Job Search: Is Self-Marketing Compatible with Christian Humility?
Is it OK for pastors to engage in self-promotion while job hunting? Christians are called to be humble and often feel uncomfortable conducting the “self-promotion” that is needed for successful job search activities. As we provide career counseling to Christian men...
Senior Pastor Job Description, Outlook, and Salary
What Does a Senior Pastor Do? Senior pastors (who may also have job titles such as Senior Minister, Lead Pastor, or Head Pastor) preach, teach, provide spiritual leadership and often oversee other church staff and a pastoral team which can include an associate pastor,...
10 Traits and Skills Churches Seek in Filling Pastor Jobs
Since 1997, ChurchJobsOnline.com has helped churches to find the right pastors. We have also provided career counseling and job search assistance to many pastors. Churches differ in terms of their size, theology, denomination and location, yet there are...
16 Tips for Finding the Right Pastor Job Faster
While prayer and discerning God’s calling are crucial for finding the right pastor position, taking responsibility for your role in your job search is important, as well. One way you can do your part in finding your first or next pastor job is by learning and using...
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