Personnel Committees can be a team you don’t realize you need until you’re in a tight spot. Larger churches often have them to manage a large staff group. Smaller churches struggle to have one that is different from the Session because it’s hard to get volunteers. Yet when issues arise and for good regular processes, […]
Retaining and Appreciating Staff During Uncertain Times
The Commission on Ministry and the Commission on Spiritual Leader Development are working together to provide a short webinar on tips for pastor and staff retention and building a positive work climate, facilitated by a panel of church leaders. It will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 7 pm. More information. REGISTER
Retaining and Appreciating Staff During Uncertain Times
By the Presbytery’s Commission on Ministry > Congregational Employment Guidance Resource from Mid Council Relations < The Great Resignation continues! According to NPR, last November a whopping 3% of the American work force resigned from their jobs. 1 Unemployment remains low, the number of open jobs high, and all across the country, businesses are finding […]
Wishing Debbie Schmidt a Fond Farewell
It is with mixed emotions that we bring news of Debbie’s retirement this month. For the past eight years, she has been a valued collaborator and advocate for spiritual leader development, and the longest serving Presbytery staffer among us. We are grateful for her dedication and contributions, born from a spirit that has seen much […]