Church Leader Library – Jonathan Gallo

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Discipleship Systems Vs. Organizational Systems

For years, the local church has focused on developing a way to assimilate people who...

Running Mission Trips

We are called to be involved in advancing the good news of Jesus not only...

Hosting a Newcomers Lunch

Download PowerPoint Template For Newcomers Lunch Hosting a newcomers lunch at a church serves several...

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Developing a Baptism System

In evangelical churches, pastors and leaders are commissioned with the task of putting in place...

Small Group Proposal Form

Use this form to get all small group leaders on the same page for the...

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Volunteer Survey

One of the greatest tools to determine the capacities of your leaders is a volunteer...

Giving Guide

I encourage churches to consider publishing a giving guide. It helps people understand why Christians...

Change Management

The Bible gives us clear principles for navigating change in our churches. Sadly, while the...

Pastoral Care Counseling Intake Form

Due to the increased legal complexity surrounding counseling, it is advisable to use a standardized...

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Caring Guidelines For A Large Pastoral Staff

Pastoral Care Guidelines Pre-amble Due to the growing complexity of caring with people, this is...

HR – Job Descriptions & Handbook

Here are sample job descriptions you can adapt to your context. Download Sample Job Descriptions...

HR – Managing Employees

No matter the size of your church, you must understand the legal requirements and practical...

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A Plan For Integrating New Guests

Sample Connect Card Sample Welcome Letter Each week people walk into new churches in their...

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How to Build A Culture of Evangelism

Through evangelism, we share the good news we want people to receive. Being intentional about...

Why are Spirit-filled churches generally weak at discipleship?

In the early and mid-twentieth century, those who first joined the Pentecostal ranks sought an...

Moving Your Church to a Discipleship Mindset

One of the questions I get from Pastors is how they can move the pendulum...

Supporting Disciple-Making

There are various aspects that a church leadership team should consider in order to implement...

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Fostering an Environment for New Believers to Grow

How do we care and help people on the journey to fully developing as followers...

Discipleship & Small Groups

Discipleship In Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus gave his disciples the mandate to go and make other...

The organization vs. the organism

I have learned over the years that there are two sides to the local church:...

Supporting Marriages

Biblical marriage is the bedrock of the family, which is the foundation upon which a...

Media – Digital Media for Churches

When considering how to use digital media in your church community, here are a few...

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Volunteer Systems For Churches

Engaging Volunteers The importance of building a solid volunteer system cannot be underestimated. The following is...

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Keys to Leading An Effective Church Board of Directors

Throughout history, the church has chosen various methods of organization and leadership. Churches that want government...

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How To Build A Community Outreach Program

Exegeting the Community In order to understand the community where you serve there are several...

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How To Recruit More Volunteers

No volunteers? I have never met a church that said we have enough staff and...

The 8 Benefits of Intentional Community Outreach

There are several benefits to getting your church in the regular rhythm of intentional community...

Finances – Managing Resources

In the nations of the world, church leaders rely on creative ways to sustain their...

Young Adults Ministry

KEY RESOURCES Barna Research & Solutions – https://www.barna.com/nextgen/ Feed Research – USA & Global – 2020...

HR – How to Get Your Staff To Execute the Vision

As you grow from a small church to a big church, it is important that...

Help People Find Their Tribe

Whether you go to church or not we all want one thing. A tribe to...