October 20, 2026
The Search for Calm Waters in a Sea of Technology
Douglas A. Spears
Church Staff
Church Staff provides practical, Bible-based guidance for pastors and ministry teams serving on church staff. Explore articles on staffing structures, role clarity, hiring and onboarding, communication, healthy collaboration, volunteer development, and leading with integrity. You’ll also find wisdom for managing workload, preventing burnout, navigating conflict, and strengthening staff culture so ministries stay aligned with the church’s mission. Whether you lead a team or serve in a support role, these resources aim to help church staff work well together and serve the congregation faithfully.
Following Through … Even Years Later
I want to speak to those, like me, who once upon a time made a commitment to serve. I thought that chapter had closed. My commitment that summer…
Don’t Forget About Pastoral Care
Jesus was a man on a mission, but people were at the heart of his mission. The Lord is our shepherd, and he calls us to be shepherds,…
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Recent postings: A director of campus ministry is needed at the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign). Stillwater (Pa.) Christian Church is looking for both a lead pastor and a…
Mosaic Christian’s Sabbatical Program Helps Staffers Rest, Recharge
Mosaic Christian Church (Elkridge, Md.) established a program last year that offers all full-time staffers at least a monthlong sabbatical after every seven years of full-time ministry.
Job Prospects Strong Among Christian Churches
Despite a global pandemic that limited in-person church services for much of the past year, the job market for pastors in the Restoration Movement remains robust, say those…
To Hire the Right Staff, Ask the Right Questions
Here are the top three things I looked for when hiring staff.
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