1. Executive pastor new hire orientation
Black Rock Church
Executive pastor new hire orientation

2. Our Mission Statement
We seek to Love God, Love People and Serve Our World. We want to see people develop into mature disciples who are equipped to glorify God through membership in His family, ministry in the church mission to our community and beyond.

3. Worship Community Serving Ownership
Spiritual growth process
Worship Community Serving Ownership

4. Organizational Chart
God
Elders
Senior Staff
Staff

5. Staff & volunteer Teams
MONTHLY TOP 3

6. Staff meeting structure
Tuesdays 8:50am-11am
Week 1 – Top 3 (everyone invited)
Week 2 – Relational
Week 3 – Discussion
Week 4 – Spiritual (everyone invited)
Week 5 – Team Building Fun (everyone invited)

7. Communication Plan (kind of)
City Groups – best way to communicate within defined teams
Staff & Black Rock (Full), Staff Meeting Group
– best way to communicate across teams
Text Message – reserved for immediate attention
Staff Information Webpage:
blackrock.org/staff-info
password: staff

8. Expectations of staff
High Joy - It is a privilege to work serving God through the local church.
We get paid to serve God. Many people would love that purpose and meaning in their life.
High Calling & Responsibility – Working in ministry is a calling to represent God well.
Not just a job, a calling!
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8)
You represent Black Rock Church – even on social media
High Stewardship – Our salaries are paid by people’s offerings to God.
We commit to work at least as hard as our key lay leaders.
Working in the church requires sacrifice on our part.

9. Expectations of staff
High Joy - It is a privilege to be able to work full time serving God High Calling & Responsibility – Working in ministry is a calling
High Stewardship – Our salaries are paid by people’s offerings.
High Performance - We desire to work at our jobs as working for the Lord
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, Colossians 3:23
Commitment to excellence and dedication.
(Matthew 5:41 – the extra mile)
Commitment to setting appropriate goals.
Commitment to accountability for results.
Commitment to continuous improvement, creativity and innovation.

10. Staff categories and expectations
Salaried Staff with Sunday and Evening Duties
Other salaried staff with Monday – Friday schedule
Hourly Staff – specific hours as scheduled
Salaried Staff with Sunday and Evening Duties
Working in Ministry requires a lot of hours including early mornings, nights, weekends, etc. We expect employees to work the hours needed to do their job with excellence that represents God and Black Rock well. The Volunteers at our church work full-time jobs and serve at church above and beyond their time they spend at the full-time jobs. At Black Rock we expect our staff to model serving God in the same life of serving God that we teach our congregation.
Attendance at all-church functions such as Holy week, Christmas week, Missions Conference week and Annual Meeting is expected. Do not schedule vacations over these all-church events or weeks without being granted an exception.
Other salaried staff with Monday – Friday schedule
We expect employees to work the hours needed to do their job with excellence that represents God and Black Rock well. Working in ministry requires more than forty hours per week not counting Sunday worship and Community Group. We expect our employees to work as much as needed and discuss with their supervisor if they need more or less responsibility to complete their job effectively.
Hourly Staff – specific hours as scheduled
No OT without pre-approval by Executive Director.
Black rock Lifestyle statement
Monthly Thrive reports

11. Monthly thrive reports
To help us thrive in life and work
Four Sections:
Caring for you as a person
Developing others (actually investing in the people you WANT/NEED to invest in)
Growing as a person and in life.
Doing what really needs to get done.
Salaried Staff with Sunday and Evening Duties
Working in Ministry requires a lot of hours including early mornings, nights, weekends, etc. We expect employees to work the hours needed to do their job with excellence that represents God and Black Rock well. The Volunteers at our church work full-time jobs and serve at church above and beyond their time they spend at the full-time jobs. At Black Rock we expect our staff to model serving God in the same life of serving God that we teach our congregation.
Attendance at all-church functions such as Holy week, Christmas week, Missions Conference week and Annual Meeting is expected. Do not schedule vacations over these all-church events or weeks without being granted an exception.
Other salaried staff with Monday – Friday schedule
We expect employees to work the hours needed to do their job with excellence that represents God and Black Rock well. Working in ministry requires more than forty hours per week not counting Sunday worship and Community Group. We expect our employees to work as much as needed and discuss with their supervisor if they need more or less responsibility to complete their job effectively.
Hourly Staff – specific hours as scheduled
No OT without pre-approval by Executive Director.

12. Staff core values 1. A Healthy Relationship with God
2.   Healthy Relationships with Each Other
3.   Loving Honesty with Each Other on the “Inside”
4.   Loving Loyalty to Each Other on the “Outside”
5.   Dedication to Excellence
6.   Respect for Volunteers
7.   God-honoring Attitudes
8.   Serving with a Joyful Spirit
9.   A Sense of Humor
Salaried Staff with Sunday and Evening Duties
Working in Ministry requires a lot of hours including early mornings, nights, weekends, etc. We expect employees to work the hours needed to do their job with excellence that represents God and Black Rock well. The Volunteers at our church work full-time jobs and serve at church above and beyond their time they spend at the full-time jobs. At Black Rock we expect our staff to model serving God in the same life of serving God that we teach our congregation.
Attendance at all-church functions such as Holy week, Christmas week, Missions Conference week and Annual Meeting is expected. Do not schedule vacations over these all-church events or weeks without being granted an exception.
Other salaried staff with Monday – Friday schedule
We expect employees to work the hours needed to do their job with excellence that represents God and Black Rock well. Working in ministry requires more than forty hours per week not counting Sunday worship and Community Group. We expect our employees to work as much as needed and discuss with their supervisor if they need more or less responsibility to complete their job effectively.
Hourly Staff – specific hours as scheduled
No OT without pre-approval by Executive Director.

13. Major all church events
Volunteer Appreciation Night - January
Missions Conference – Spring
Holy Thursday Service
Easter Services - Spring
Annual Meeting – Third Wednesday in May
Love Works Service Day – Saturday in May
Global Leadership Summit – Thursday & Friday in August
Promotion Sunday - September (Kid’s and Youth)
Thanksgiving Eve Service
Christmas Eve Services
Salaried Staff with Sunday and Evening Duties
Working in Ministry requires a lot of hours including early mornings, nights, weekends, etc. We expect employees to work the hours needed to do their job with excellence that represents God and Black Rock well. The Volunteers at our church work full-time jobs and serve at church above and beyond their time they spend at the full-time jobs. At Black Rock we expect our staff to model serving God in the same life of serving God that we teach our congregation.
Attendance at all-church functions such as Holy week, Christmas week, Missions Conference week and Annual Meeting is expected. Do not schedule vacations over these all-church events or weeks without being granted an exception.
Other salaried staff with Monday – Friday schedule
We expect employees to work the hours needed to do their job with excellence that represents God and Black Rock well. Working in ministry requires more than forty hours per week not counting Sunday worship and Community Group. We expect our employees to work as much as needed and discuss with their supervisor if they need more or less responsibility to complete their job effectively.
Hourly Staff – specific hours as scheduled
No OT without pre-approval by Executive Director.