In this episode, Porfirio Caldera gives practical insights about moving to a NextGen staffing model within his church. Porfirio has maintained influence within the same church for over a decade in various ministry roles and he also shares the challenges faced while leading this change.
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Episode Notes
Learnings from multiple roles in the same church…
Told my lead pastor, in the first 6 months of a new role, I’ll probably make some big mistakeEarly on leading junior high ministry, learned what it meant to truly care for volunteers wellLearned to raise the level of excellence for volunteersLeading student ministry, learned what it meant to bring on staffLeading in NextGen, learning what it means to help move the entire church forward (even if it means that the NextGen team has to step back for the church to win)Teaching the people I lead…
Ministry is more like chess, being mindful of moving pieces strategically that help everyone winA win for other teams builds dividends long-term for the next generationLeading with humilityHelping them see what you seeIf you want to help people see what you see, help them understand the “why” from your levelRestructuring the team to a NextGen model
Moved from 5 different ministries (plus extra departments) to two main leads over Students and KidsThese lead roles champion the other staff that fall under that ministryPreparing for the next seasonWhat has the journey of influence been like?
Depends on your church context, but ours is in a constant state of changeSometimes small changes, sometimes larger changesThe longer you stay, the more opportunity you have to influence people from the current place you are at (not the person you used to be)Action Items
Focus on the bigger picture practicallyServe and focus on the team you serve onDesign a new structure before you need itWatch it on YouTube
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