Is your children’s ministry dynamic, fired up and getting ready for a new summer thrust and guests and engaging with volunteers to recruit for the fall team? Or is everyone on the team worn out and exhausted? Has your children’s…
Are you checking out all the sites that list positions? Do you feel unprotected that your present job may be at risk if you reveal you’re even considering a new position elsewhere? Are you looking for a ministry role upon…
If only every ministry position transition could be as sweet as an apple turnover. Every week hundreds of churches are looking for that special Next Gen age-level person to lead their student or children’s ministry. The turnover rate is astonishing.…
As ministries continue to advance and expand, the need for effective staff becomes more essential. During my ministry tenure, I have been on all sides of the equation of hiring staff, coaching candidates who are seeking positions, and having been…
Jay Hostetler, January 25, 2016 Do you see the dog in the far left corner of the picture? Her name is Riesling and she’s peeking through the fence. Do you think she wonders if the “snow is whiter on the…
Jay Hostetler, January 18, 2016 After a weekend of watching NFL Divisional playoff games, I am convinced that football is truly a team sport. At this time of the year teams are going deep into the depth chart to replace…
Jay Hostetler An enormous amount of staff transition is expected over the next decade. In fact, much has been a result of the pandemic in our country and this trend will continue for a variety of reasons. Founding pastors reaching…
Donna Hostetler, July 14, 2015 It was July, 2013 and it was a week of amazing temperatures, glorious afternoons in the sunshine by the beach, and beautiful sunsets over the waters of Maui. The golf courses were inhabited with happy…
Jay Hostetler On a recent trip it struck me that the crowded rental car shuttle bus had people going to the same place. In the moment we all had to get to the terminal. We were all going to the…
Jay Hostetler, April 16, 2015 Spring has finally come to West Michigan. My first round of golf tomorrow can’t wait! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, tulips are blooming, it’s awesome. Life here has a seasonal rhythm and…