Human Resources
The people on staff at your church are your most important assets. They are the ones who catch your vision and carry it out. They drive the programs and shape the culture. It’s critical that you pay attention to their care and feeding. You want to attract and retain God’s best for your organization.
Life Catalyst offers specialized support in implementing life-giving, Christ-centered tools designed to minister to your staff. Our services are customized to your needs and could include the following:
Teambuilding Workshop – Understand and appreciate the strengths of the entire team in this insightful and entertaining one-day workshop that utilizes the Leading From Your Strengths assessment tool developed by Dr. John Trent and Rodney Cox.
What can this workshop do for you?
- Help your team be more productive
- Discover your natural strengths
- Help others appreciate your contributions (and vice versa)
- Develop cooperation in your environment
- Communicate without conflicts
- Learn to blend differences
- Increase the overall effectiveness of your team
Salary Study – As a non-profit organization, you have an extra fiduciary responsibility to pay your staff appropriately. We can help you to know how your salaries compare to other churches with similar demographics.
Job Descriptions – They are under-appreciated and often outdated. However, job descriptions form the foundation of your plan for staff health. Consider what they do:
- Communicate roles and responsibilities
- Aid in recruiting and selection
- Provide legal protection
- Basis for development of performance reviews
- Allow accurate benchmarking for developing compensation plans
Performance Reviews – All too often, performance reviews are dreaded by both staff and supervisor. We’ve got a method to make this process objective and positive.
Staff Handbooks – Employee handbooks help to explain policies, guidelines and expectations. They can ensure that everyone is on the same page. We can review your current handbook or help you create one.
Effective Interviews – Making the wrong hiring decisions is expensive and it costs your team in time, energy, and morale. Learn some techniques to ensure you get the right people in the right positions.
Counsel on Staff Health – Difficult staff situation? Unsure what to do next? Speak with an experienced human resources pro.
Observations and Recommendations – In conjunction with time spent on campus with the staff, our consultant can prepare a report recommending changes that will improve morale, communication and overall staff health.
