Church Office Manager -
Empower Pastors & the People Doing the Ministry of Your Church!
by Louella Gleason Hext Copyright 2009
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1…Your Church Office
Church Offices Are Different
Evaluate Your Church Office
Chapter 2…The People Working In Your Church Office
Who Is Managing Your Church Office?
The Hats That Church Office Workers May Be Wearing!
Pastor Transition - Preparing For The New Pastor.
Orientation, Training, And Continuing Education
Working With Volunteers In Your Church Office
Support From Your Personnel Committee
Chapter 3…Getting Ready To Make Changes (Improvements) In Your Church Office!
Consideration For Everyone
Steps To Making Changes And Improvements
Do Your Homework - Look At The Big Picture!
Communicate Before Making Changes!
Chapter 4…Communication Is A Responsibility
People Cannot Respond To What They Do Not Know!
People Cannot Share What They Do Not Know!
How Accurate Is The Grapevine In Your Church?
Keep People In The Loop -- Keep Them Informed
Who Wants To Know?
Chapter 5…Organize A User-Friendly Church Office
Provide Accessibility, Workspace, And Supplies
Church Office File Cabinets - Is There A System For Filing Things?
The Desk Reference Manual
Your Church Policies & Procedures Manuals
Chapter 6…Bulletins - Worship Guides
The Bulletin - Free Advertisement…Well, Almost!
Who Is Reading Your Bulletin? Who Is Your Audience?
Promoting Program, Activities, And Events
Chapter 7…Working With Calendars
The Scheduling Calendar
Calendars For Projects
Chapter 8…Working With Committees
Orientation For New Committee Members
Meeting Minutes - Provide History And A Reference Tool
Share Meeting Results - Keep People Informed!
Selection And Development Of Church Leaders
Chapter 9…Newsletters
Communication Goals And Policies
Getting Organized - Tools For Planning
Writing And Editing Articles - Always Consider Your Audience!
Proofreading The Newsletter
List Of Items For The Newsletter
Chapter 10…Miscellaneous Church Work
Church Finances
Inventory Church Contents - Big Job - Easy To Do!
Spring Cleaning - In The Summer!
Funerals And Memorials