If we want to develop job descriptions that reflect the basics of life in Christ, we must consider God’s Heart for the Church to be Christ-like. God is concerned with more than the ministry tasks for which the person is responsible.
When the prophet Samuel was identifying God’s choice for king over Israel, God said, “The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart” (1 Sam. 16:7).
Heart character affects HOW we carry out responsibilities.
How God’s Heart is Reflected in Job Descriptions
Job (ministry) descriptions usually contain a section listing qualifications as seen in the template developed thus far:
Position:
Position Defined:
Responsible To:
Responsible For:
Qualifications Required:
Length of Service:
Ministry Tasks:
Time Commitment Requirements:
Support Provided:
If we’re going to use the section about qualifications as a good place to reflect God’s heart, it must get beyond spiritual gifts, skills, experience, and education to also include character traits.
How God’s Heart Affects the Use of Job Descriptions
Just as we expect Christ-like qualities in the person to whom the ministry description is given, so we need to develop the job description with the right heart. And, whether using it for recruitment or staff evaluations, we need to do so in ways that showcase His heart.
Order the Steering the Church Toward Christ-like Character Leadership Guide for some specific Christ-like traits you might include in the qualifications section as well as some heart qualities needed in the development and use of job (ministry) descriptions.
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- Be an Example in Using Job Descriptions
- Spiritual Gifts Listed on Job Descriptions?
- Prayer Critical in Use of Job Descriptions?
- Church Ministry Job Descriptions Resources
- Job Descriptions Robbing the Cross of Its Power?
- How Grace Ties into Job Descriptions
- Job Descriptions as Tools of the Holy Spirit?
- Keep the Focus on His Name
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