When Moses meets Aaron : staffing and supervision in large congregations - Rendle, Gilbert R.; Beaumont, Susan (Herndon, Va. : Alban Institute, 2007)
Introduction: Why a book of resources for leading staff : a quick history -- A framework for thinking about employment relationships -- People are resources for ministry -- Employment and covenant : the nature of working relationships in congregations -- The importance of outcomes -- Overview of the performance management cycle -- The critical job description -- Hiring right to manage easier -- Supervision as performance management -- Delegation : knowing when and how to set work free -- Helping staff negotiate their needs -- Performance evaluation : building on strength -- Special topics in the supervisory relationship -- Staff team design -- Staff meetings -- Dealing with difficult staff behavior -- Dealing with poor performance or terminating employment -- Disclosure in difficult employment situations -- Staff files : what do I keep and why?
Includes bibliographical references.
Keywords: Church personnel management; Christian leadership; Church management; Supervision of employees; Big churches