HR Matters: What you don’t know can hurt your ministry

Don’t let what you don’t know keep your ministry from reaching its highest potential!As Christ-followers, ministries should be ＂the best of the best＂ as employers. Unfortunately, this is not how the staff of most churches and nonprofits describe their work environment. Ministry leaders want to provide a healthy work environment, yet most overlook the critical importance HR matters play in the overall health and success of any organization-including churches and nonprofits. Don’t believe the old adage that what you don’t know won’t hurt you. When it comes to HR matters, what you don’t know can hurt you. In fact, it probably IS hurting you and holding back the full impact of your ministry. HR Matters is here to help! This manuscript provides an easy-to-read overview of areas related human resources and staff satisfaction that are often overlooked by ministries. You will be challenged and equipped to demonstrate the same level of excellence and commitment to your staff, and in your employment practices, as you do in fulfilling your organization’s primary mission. Jesus is worthy of our absolute best in every area--including the way we conduct ourselves as employers.

Cindy Powell has been an HR Professional for over 25 years. She currently serves as a member of The Savage Group and consults with ministries throughout North America-equipping them to attain the highest levels of employee satisfaction and legal compliance, without sacrificing ministry objectives. In addition to her work in HR, Cindy has led prayer ministries and prayer teams both locally and globally for over two decades. She is a speaker, author, and blogger on various devotional topics. Whether the subject is HR, prayer, or anything in between, her desire is that God will use her words to bring a deeper revelation of His heart.