Who should be on a church leadership team?
Tony Morgan: When considering who should be on the senior leadership team, many times we try to answer the wrong questions. Sometimes we ask, “What positions should be represented on the team? ” In church world, we may think the “Pastor” or “ Director ” title or people with certain positions automatically qualify. That’s not always the case. Sometimes we ask, “Who has been around for the longest?” Tenure does not necessarily equate with the profile of the person you want serving on this team. In fact, I’d argue that if you’re stuck and fresh perspective is one of your needs, sometimes the newest person may be who should be on the team. It’s not about positional leadership or length of ministry. It’s not necessarily the people at the very top of your current organizational structure . However, once you identify the right people for your situation, you should build your structure around your senior leadership team. In other words, every person and every ministry needs to be c