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Personnel Goals Continue the conversation about staffing issues and the plan which is in place. Staffing
We need to capitalize on their strengths – challenge them and provide opportunities for them to grow in faith. We also need to compensate them fairly, recognizing their value to the present life and future growth of the Church. Last year, a Staffing Plan was put into place, with the long term goal of adding an associate Pastor. But before we can reach this goal, some restructuring of the current staff’s duties and the addition of a part time Secretary will be necessary. This will put us in a better position to receive and welcome the gifts an associate Pastor can bring.
The major goals related to staffing (in order of priority) are:
The benefits of reaching these goals are many.
The Personnel Board has researched salary and benefit guidelines, and will continue that work. But preliminary information suggests a range of $12,000 to $13,000 will be needed to raise all current staff to Synod and National guidelines. (We will be reaching our goal over a two year period.) The cost of restructuring the position of Volunteer Coordinator to include the work of a Director of Community Life is approximately $10,000. And the cost of adding a part time secretary in the fall is approximately $2,500. These are positive goals - with real benefits for the Church today and tomorrow – which can happen as we work together.
Grace Lutheran Church has a building project in progress but we can’t forget the staffing for current and future ministries. The Synod recommends a full time pastor and staffing for 300 – 500 members. The lower range is used when the congregation is growing. Grace Lutheran Church is growing and approaching 825 members which is a good problem to have. More than ever there is a greater ministry need for and with those members. The Board of Personnel is concerned that member’s needs are not being met because there isn’t enough staffing and volunteers to support the ministries. Our current staff is overwhelmed. It is critical having our new members involved within 3 months of joining Grace Lutheran Church.
Many thanks to the leaders of our Church Boards for understanding the demands on our staff and has taken on more responsibilities themselves. The Church Boards have welcomed our new members and encouraged involvement in our ministries. The following is the list of our Church Boards:
Church in Society Education Evangelism Fellowship Property Stewardship Worship Youth
Grace Ministries:
If there aren’t enough volunteers the ministries at Grace Lutheran Church will suffer. Our current staff is overwhelmed. Nothing can happen until members are ready to offer their time, energy, and commitment in a ministry. Our members are given many opportunities to grow in faith. It is encouraging when we continue seeing long time members still actively sharing their gifts. You will hear many of the volunteers say they are having fun serving or they received more in return than they are giving. When you are involved with a ministry you gain the satisfaction and fulfillment of serving our Lord!
Staff Challenges:
Grace Lutheran Church has been blessed with talented, dedicated Pastor and excellent staff. Retaining and supporting them is imperative to the continued success and growth of our congregation. We need to capitalize on our staff strengths, challenge them, and provide our staff with opportunities to grow in faith. Our staff should be compensated fairly, current value recognized, and their future growth at Grace Lutheran Church.
Last year a Staffing Plan was put into place, with the long term goal of adding an Associate Pastor. Before we can reach this goal some restructuring of the current staff’s duties and the addition of a part time Secretary will be necessary. This will prepare Grace Lutheran Church to receive and welcome the gifts an Associate Pastor can offer.
Staffing Goals:
The benefits of reaching these goals:
· By bringing our current staff up to the guidelines, we encourage them to stay together as a team. There is a benefit because our staff has worked together in ministry for several years. · By adding the ministry of a “Director of Community Life”, we help current members of Grace Lutheran Church build relationships with each other, find more support for their everyday life, and grow in faith. · By adding a part time secretary, we lay the foundation for an Associate Pastor who will need trained support staff.
The Board of Personnel has researched salary and benefits guidelines, and will continue on a regular basis. Preliminary information suggests $16,000 will be needed in the 2008 budget to raise all current staff to Synod and National guidelines. This will keep us in line with last years Staffing Plan goals.
The cost of restructuring the position of Volunteer Coordinator to include the work of a “Director of Community Life” and increasing to 30 hours per week starting in January of 2008 is about $7,300.
The cost of adding a part time secretary for 20 hours per week starting in January of 2008 is approximately $9,500.
The cost of increasing the hours for the part time cleaning staff from 6 to 12 hours per week starting in January of 2008 is about $2,700.
The cost to add an Associate Pastor with up to five years experience in the budget for starting the summer of 2008 is approximately $42,000.
These are positive goals and will benefit Grace Lutheran Church today and the future as we continue to grow in faith and serve the Lord with his ministries.
Goals & Timeline
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August 2008
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