https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Thu, 25 Apr 2024 02:15:29 +0000 Wed, 06 Dec 2017 17:36:14 +0000 Simple Steps for Connecting With Prospective Pastors https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/simple-steps-connecting-prospective-pastors I first connect with each prospective pastor and give them some background information on the position and our church. I then email each pastor with more detailed information and give them time to review the possibilities with their family and pray about it. Dirk Nagtegaal https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/simple-steps-connecting-prospective-pastors Wed, 06 Dec 2017 17:36:14 +0000 Offer Letters for Non-Ordained Church Staff https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/offer-letters-non-ordained-church-staff Looking to hire a non-ordained staff person in your church? Here are (3) sample offer letters to help with the process. Please feel free to use and share! Jeanne Kallemeyn https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/offer-letters-non-ordained-church-staff Tue, 13 Jun 2017 12:56:25 +0000 A New Approach to Finding a Pastor https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/new-approach-finding-pastor So, your church is looking for a pastor! Where do you begin? What do you need to know? Who can you talk to? In response to these questions, we are excited to introduce a new process called PastorSearch that is being rolled out in June.   Jeanne Kallemeyn https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/new-approach-finding-pastor Thu, 01 Jun 2017 14:17:51 +0000 Introducing a New Topic! Pastor Search Committees https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/introducing-new-topic-pastor-search-committees So, you are now a member of your church’s Pastor Search Committee! This might elicit a variety of feelings—feelings such as excitement, fear, wonderment, or confusion. But you aren’t alone (even though it might feel that way right now). Jeanne Kallemeyn https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/pastor-search-committees/introducing-new-topic-pastor-search-committees Tue, 10 Jan 2017 15:31:00 +0000 Church Staff — Hiring From Within or Without https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/employment/employees/church-staff-hiring-within-or "One thing you need to decide if you plan to hire a new staff member is whether you should begin by advertising the position in your own congregation.  There may be people in your church who have the skill and experience to do the job.  Should you purposely try to fill the position from Jeanne Kallemeyn https://network.crcna.org/topic/church-administration/church-admin-finance/employment/employees/church-staff-hiring-within-or Tue, 24 Mar 2015 18:00:33 +0000