Hiring? 4 Traits A Church Communicator Must Have
A church recently asked me for a job description for a church communication role. We discussed things like Photoshop, Illustrator, Wordpress, Writing, Design, Creativity and other skills. But as we were talking, I realized those things can be learned quite easily. Yes, good communicators need them, but if someone doesn’t possess them, they can simply jump on a website and pick them up. Or a freelancer can assist with their delivery.
Having worked in this church communicator world with clients, employees and suppliers for years, I realize that success for this role is contingent on four traits that must be present in the leader. They’re difficult to learn, so the person has them, or doesn’t, as part of their personality. You...
Does the Church Need Old School Advice?
The latest research reveals Pastors are getting older on average. Barna reports that it’s at an all-time high of age 54. Headlines are screaming it everywhere.
The church world is gasping from the numbers that crept up from 44 in 1991, but is it really a concern? Is 54 that old?!
In full disclosure, I’m very close to the average age of Pastors now. I consult with churches about effective communications and reconnecting with communities. Recently I’ve been wondering how long I’ll be relevant as I watch the rise of 30-somethings who are starting to take the limelight. This isn’t a reactionary or defensive article, it’s a serious look at what’s been described as “old school” instruction.
Shouldn’t the advice of an older...