Job Descriptions in the Church?

One complaint I have heard repeatedly about the church is that too often it is run like a business. Suggesting the use of job descriptions might further serve to support that claim. Some will change the wording to “ministry” descriptions to make it sound less business-like. But, it will take more than a name change to move away from this perception. . . . Continue reading Job Descriptions in the Church?

Church Job Descriptions Reflect Purpose?

In a previous post I suggested that renaming job descriptions to ministry descriptions is insufficient to differentiate them from the business world. While the benefits of using job descriptions in the church might be similar to using them in secular companies, the development of this tool should be what really sets it apart. The Church should be using a higher standard to formulate the ministry descriptions which is . . . Continue reading Church Job Descriptions Reflect Purpose?

Church Job Descriptions Reflect Body Life?

We’re looking at job descriptions from a different angle than what you might be accustomed. We are running them through the grid of the basics of life in Christ. As such, we must conclude that job descriptions, also known as ministry descriptions in the church, not only must reflect our church purpose but also God’s Design of the Church — Body Life. Key Features of Body Life to Factor in . . . Continue reading Church Job Descriptions Reflect Body Life?

Church Job Descriptions Reflect the Great Commission?

If you read the Great Commission of Matthew 28:18-20, you will find that this command was written to all followers of Jesus Christ. This responsibility therefore does not belong only on the Outreach Pastor’s job description but somehow should be a part of everyone’s ministry description. . . . Continue reading Church Job Descriptions Reflect the Great Commission?

Job Descriptions Reflect a Need for God’s Power?

If as a church, you firmly believe in the need to do all you do by God’s power and not in your own strength, then it should be reflected in the job description. Job descriptions should never give the impression that you relying on that person’s skills, strength, wisdom, etc. to make an eternal difference. We all need to . . . Continue reading Job Descriptions Reflect a Need for God’s Power?

Spiritual Gifts Listed on Job Descriptions?

Since spiritual gifts are God’s special empowerment for us to do ministry, it is important we look for people with the appropriate spiritual gifts for the varying ministries in the church. As already mentioned, job descriptions should reflect a need for God’s power. This can be accomplished by stressing personal growth expectations on the ministry description but also by listing the appropriate spiritual gifts under qualifications. . . . Continue reading Spiritual Gifts Listed on Job Descriptions?

Job Descriptions Robbing the Cross of Its Power?

For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel — not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (1 Cor. 1:17-18)

4 Ways Job Descriptions Can Rob the Cross of Its Power . . . Continue reading Job Descriptions Robbing the Cross of Its Power?