I don’t have many specialities, but if I have any hiring great team members is one of them. This is one of the leading issues church leaders talk to me about during my coaching and consulting. I have discovered some things that help me do this better.
7 unique tips for hiring a great team:
Hire based on culture. The staff needed in an established church is different from at church plants where I led. Of course, there are some who can work in both environments, but some simply can’t. Make sure you ask good questions to discern.
If married, interview the spouse also. I think this may be one of my most important steps. This one may appear unfair. Certainly, there may be positions where this is not necessary, but if you consider someone a key member of your team you are hiring the spouse as much as the person. It’s made or solidified the decision of yes and no for me several times.
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