The harsh reality of church staffing is this: Many churches find themselves making rushed staffing decisions in response to unexpected transitions, sudden growth, or budget constraints. According to our work with hundreds of churches, these reactive decisions often lead to strained teams, confused roles, and missed opportunities for strategic alignment.
So what’s the solution when the pressure is mounting to fill positions quickly?
Drawing from our extensive experience helping churches build healthy organizational structures, we’ve identified the key principles that separate proactive staffing strategies from reactive ones. We’ll share these insights to help you build a staffing plan that supports your church’s vision and positions you for sustainable growth.