Wondering how pastors of multisite churches lead effectively across multiple locations?

Here are a few significant ways multisite churches are staying staffing to stay unstuck:

1) SIZE: Waiting until they have the strength to go multisite.

Based on our research, churches are less likely to go multisite until they have at least 1,000 people in weekly attendance. This points to a few areas of strength required of an effective multisite church. Growing churches of over 1,000 have refined and proven their ministry models. They also have the ability to establish staff and volunteer depth from which to send out campus launch teams.

When it comes to multisite, having a critical mass really does make a difference.

2) STRUCTURE: Leading ministry through a matrix.

Two out of three multisite churches are utilizing a matrix structure to connect their campus staff to two uniquely gifted leaders. Their campus pastor provides local vision, leadership coaching, accountability, and care. Their central leader equips them with the strategies and resources needed to lead their specific ministries.

3) STRATEGY: Making strategic decisions through a Central Services team.

The relationship between campus pastors and central leaders can often be unclear and even strained. Tension generally stems from confusion about how decisions get made. In 60% of multisite churches, strategic decisions are made by the central services team.

This style of decision-making creates alignment across multiple locations, maximizing resources and a proven ministry model. By the time a church reaches four total campuses, we believe this Central Services team becomes essential.

Through the Staffing & Structure Review, we help you build a new organizational staffing structure that’s aligned to your ministry strategy.

You can go from feeling overwhelmed by the weight of the people-problems to feeling confident in your ability to structure and lead your team for health and high performance. Let’s talk.