In a grant landscape that can be challenging for faith-based organizations, Lilly Endowment stands out as a funder that provides some opportunities specifically for churches. One such grant is The Lilly Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program at Christian Theological Seminary, designed to strengthen congregations by providing a...
As we tie a bow on Q2 and many organizations move into a new fiscal year, it’s likely about time for you to review your Staff Handbook again. Looking over all the policies in your handbook, evaluate not only if they are compliant but if...
Offering more flexibility to your employees increases retention and gives your employees more control over their time at work. There are a few things you can do to offer flexibility while still maintaining the coverage you need: Implement self-scheduling. Self-scheduling is when you let your...
"Retirement" has different meanings for Baby Boomers. But, for most of us, retirement will not be of the rocking chair variety, at least not initially. Many new retirees decide to continue to work, but this time at their own pace and hours. Others can't wait...
Frankly, I’ve met a lot of church leaders who are just weary. If that’s where you are, here are some warning signs it’s time to take a day off—whether you work for a church or a secular employer. You haven’t had a day off in...
Everyone has heard of HR. It’s associated with dull characters like “Toby” from The Office and words like “restructuring” and “evaluations” that only conjure up bad feelings in the pit of your stomach. But HR is significantly more encompassing and vital than that, especially for...
LAW UPDATE The Department of Labor (DOL) has updated regulations issued under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that impact pay rates, employee classification, and overtime eligibility within the next two months. THINK FAST! For non-pastoral*, salaried church employees, pay may have just gotten...
At Payroll Partners, we understand the unique financial challenges and obligations faced by churches and nonprofit organizations, particularly when it comes to managing payroll. With 28 years of experience, we specialize in providing tailored payroll solutions that cater specifically to the needs of clergy and...
Churches exist to help people by sharing the good news of the Bible. And churches hire people to facilitate the process of making church happen. However, there are times when an employment relationship doesn’t work out. Sometimes, the employee fails to meet ministry expectations; sometimes,...
Your staff should never resemble a game of musical chairs, constantly losing players one by one. Vanderbloemen knows how all-consuming a search process can be to replace an employee. But the best recruiting strategy starts before the search starts – by focusing on retention. Here are 5 ways to...