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https://churchanswers.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Blog-Article-Picture-57.png1200628One of the most important decisions a ministry leader will make concerns staff selection and staff development. Hiring someone who possesses an excellent Christian character, has a healthy family life, exhibits the core competencies for the position, and understands the culture and mission of the church are essential in the hiring process. In my 28 years of pastoring, I have found great success in hiring staff that previously served as volunteers within the ministry. Although I occasionally hire outside the church, when I hire from within, I have already witnessed the person’s core values, work ethic, and observed strengths and weaknesses that give me a comfort level in bringing them on the team. Likewise, the congregation knows and trusts them and are more willing to help them be successful by building on the established relationship.