In Episode 372 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, Daniel and Todd discuss what your second hire should be in a new church plant. Here is today’s question:
“Who do you think is the best first part-timehire for a new church plant? An Assistant? Office-worker? Worship pastor? Children’s pastor? ”
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
- What your second hire should be
- Why you should potentially hire character over competence
Shareable Quotes (#NewChurches):
- “You can’t hire a full-time worship or children’s pastor as your second hire.” – @danielsangi
- “I don’t want to ask anyone to do something that I am not doing.” – @toddadkins
- “Hire someone that you get along with and that has strong character. Go after someone that knows how to recruit and develop leaders.” – @danielsangi
- “I would find someone who is hungry to learn and hungry to serve.” – @danielsangi
- “Hire for outcomes and not hours.” – @toddadkins
- “Hire learners. If they don’t show an aptitude for learning, they are going to have a short shelf life.” @toddadkins
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Published March 26, 2019