I love meeting with church leaders and finding out what they’re learning. Even more, I love exchanging these learnings with as many Canadian church leaders as possible. Recently, I had another opportunity to do just that. In beautiful Victoria, BC, I met with a group of executive pastors from some of Canada’s largest, most influential…
4 Signs it’s Time to Hire an Executive Pastor
Having served for five years as executive pastor in one of Canada’s larger churches, I’m frequently asked about the role of the EP, and specifically about when a growing church should think about hiring someone for this role. Usually a senior pastor will start thinking about hiring for this role when weekend attendance climbs over…
How is your Pastor Doing Really?
Chances are, if your church board functions like most, part of your mandate is to ensure the care, support and accountability of your lead pastor. And chances are, if your church board functions like most, this vital function often gets overlooked. Because let’s face it, this crucial role played by board members can often be…
