A Checklist for a Strong Staff

Written by Ken Helms

Be sure to see the other articles in this series listed below.

Leading from Your Strengths

Use this checklist as an evaluation tool for your staff (large or small).

1. Relationship

• Each staff member has a growing personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.
• Staff members are growing closer to God together.

2. Calling

• Each staff member has a clear understanding of their individual call by God to the gospel ministry.
• Each staff member has a  clear understanding of their call by God to our church.

3. Mission

• Each staff member has a clear understanding of the mission and purpose of our church.
• We are actively leading the body to fulfill that mission as a team.

4. Prayer

• We have a daily staff prayer time (each day the staff is in the office together).
• Each staff member participates in our intercessory prayer ministry.

5. Fellowship

• We have a weekly staff-fellowship meeting.
• We have periodic staff "vision and planning" retreats.

6. Team

• We have a sense of shared team ministry.
• Each person on the team is seen as a valuable member.

7. Investment

• Each staff member makes an investment in the lives of other staff members.
• Each staff member is making an investment in the lives of the church family.

8. Trust and loyalty

• Staff members can share their opinion freely.
• Staff members keep confidences.

9. Perseverance

• Each staff member shows patience with other staff members.
• Each staff member offers forgiveness towards each other.
• Staff members are willing to work through disagreements.

10. Fulfilment

• Each staff member has a personal and fulfilling involvement in ministry.

Ken Helms is the associate pastor of Harps Crossing Baptist, Fayetteville, Georgia.