Be Careful When You Counsel Counseling congregation members seems to go hand in hand with being a pastor or a minister. Chances are you as a leader have engaged in multiple counseling sessions, whether formal or informal, with a number […]
Continue ReadingMost churches have at least a handful of hourly employees on payroll. In addition to minimum wage regulations, churches with employees must pay attention to overtime laws as well. The United States Department of Labor enforces the Fair Labor Standards […]
Continue ReadingOnce you’ve determined that you do indeed have employees working for your church or faith-based organization, the next step is to ensure that you are paying them properly. While the federal government sets the national minimum wage, both states and […]
Continue ReadingAny business (including churches and religious organizations) that invites visitors onto its property will more often than not be held legally responsible for injuries that occur to visitors on the premises. As a business, the church has a responsibility to […]
Continue ReadingWe’ve all heard countless stories about children being sexually abused by adults they trust, even adults in the Church. As the leader of a church or religious organization, it is your responsibility to ensure that the safety and wellbeing of […]
Continue ReadingAs the leader of a religious organization, it easy to focus solely on achieving the vision that has been given to you, and to block everything else out. When it comes to running a faith-based organization, which is a business, […]
Continue ReadingDisciplining or terminating an employee, especially in the religious workplace, can be one of the most difficult things you have to do as a church or religious leader. As a leader, you are well aware that people can easily become, […]
Continue ReadingVolunteers largely run churches and faith-based organizations, however, paid staff is also common. During the summer months and on holiday breaks, teens are frequently looking for work and churches can often supply employment opportunities that are perfect for youth. If […]
Continue ReadingAs a faith-based organization, there is good chance you have a handful of employees and volunteers assisting in the daily, weekly, and monthly operations of the business. To ensure that the operations run as smoothly as possible, the first order […]
Continue ReadingHiring new employees in any business can be a challenge, but hiring employees for your faith-based organization can be especially challenging. Finding the right fit culturally and professionally requires some forethought by the employer to determine what personality and skills […]
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