“The most important decisions that business people make are not what decisions, but who decisions.” –Good to Great: Jim Collins
Ten Traits To Look For When Hiring Staff
Personal Note: Only hire people I like (Spend way too much time with them not to like them)
- FITS
- with the Mission, Vision, & Values of the church and Pastor
- SPIRITUAL
- Walks with the Lord
- Called
- On the Journey
- TEAM PLAYER
- Plays well with others
- Testing
- Work Ethic
- SKILLED
- Bring something to the table
- Trained
- Execute
- SERVANTS HEART
- Humility
- Character
- Attitude
- 4 SELFS
- Self-Motivated
- Self-Awareness
- Self-Discipline
- Self-Learner
- CHURCHMAN-CHURCHWOMAN
- It’s not about you
- It’s about what’s best for the church
- UNDERSTANDS AUTHORITY
- Biblical Authority
- Spiritual Authority
- FINANCES IN ORDER
- GRATEFUL HEART
- No Entitlement
- Thankful for the opportunity to serve