The structure of your church might be just right for where you are. But it’s likely it’s not going to get you to where you want to be. That’s why taking a long look at the systems and structure under the hood is so important.
As you look at your structure (and your place in it), it’s likely two things will need to change.
- The pastor’s role changes. Here’s a job description for a pastor leading a church under 200. And here’s an updated job description for a pastor leading a church over 200. Do you see the differences?
- One of the biggest shifts you can make in your structure is establishing a leadership team. Instead of making all the decisions and leading all the ministry, create a team of a few trusted leaders to help you lead. Take a look at this org chart of a church under 200. Now look at an updated version of a church over 200. The creation of a leadership team can be the thing that helps your church prepare for growth.Note: If the file is a ZIP file, you won't be able to open it on your iPad. It's probably best to download all the files to your computer, unzip, and then access them with any device.