Category Archives: Job Descriptions

We’ve previously stressed how job descriptions should reflect the need for people to do what they do out of God’s power, not through their own strength and abilities. While carefully constructing the wording helps, we need to actually be pulling on that power throughout the whole process of using ministry descriptions — in writing them to the different ways we use them. The need for prayer cannot be overemphasized, even in the use of job descriptions, not only as a means of . . . Continue reading Prayer Critical in Use of Job Descriptions?→

One of the criticisms of using job descriptions in the Church is that they’re a secular practice, hence bringing worldly business into ministry. But, as already seen in previous posts, they can be a very helpful tools when written in accordance with the basics of life in Christ and enveloped in prayer. They can be useful in the accomplishment of God’s eternal purposes if we yield to the work of the Holy Spirit. Additionally, we must always see job descriptions as mere tools that leave room for God’s incomparably great power to work. . . . Continue reading Job Description Leave Room for His Incomparably Great Power?→

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?→

Something we viewed as a good practice, even of God, turns into a major conflict. We’re left scratching our heads on how it got that way. Know that not everyone will like getting a job description. Nor will everyone adhere to what’s been specified. That provides a frustration and dilemma for how leaders should proceed. . . . Continue reading Opposition to Ministry Job Descriptions?→

We know the power of God’s Word for “teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” so we “may be thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Tim. 3:16-17). That suggests all we do, even the use of job descriptions, should align with Scripture. Here’s the problem: The Bible doesn’t mention job descriptions. Maybe that’s a more worldly term, so what about “ministry descriptions”? Again, the answer would be no. That term isn’t used in Scripture either. Continue reading Biblical Support for Job Descriptions?→

As a leader, you might supervise other leaders. As such, you would be the one to implement the use of job or ministry descriptions with those leaders. They in turn will use job descriptions with people in their sphere of influence. Consequently, the way you use job descriptions will potentially impact how the other leaders use them as they observe and experience your example. It’s the . . . Continue reading Be an Example in Using Job Descriptions→

With servanthood as a goal, job descriptions must be developed and used in such a way that they take people beyond some of the issues that can so easily beset us in our ministries. Control, competition, conceit, chaos, comparisons, and complaining have no place in God’s service. . . . Continue reading Job Descriptions with Servanthood as a Goal→

When we take our role as stewards seriously, it shows itself in all we do, including the writing and use of job descriptions. . . . Continue reading Be a Faithful Steward Using Job Descriptions→