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More Than a “Human Resource” (Recorded Seminar)

More Than a “Human Resource” (Recorded Seminar)

This recorded seminar will provide a Christian perspective on navigating three key aspects of the ministry employment relationship: hiring, employee development & care, and parting.

This session will cover

  • The Hiring Process
    • How do I write a job description?
    • What can I ask in an interview?
    • What are the key elements of an employment contract? 
    • What kind of background checks should be conducted?
    • How much should I pay?
    • What benefits should be provided?
    • What should I include in new employee orientation?
  • Employee Development & Care
    • Creating a development plan
    • Providing performance feedback
    • Building teamship
  • Parting Ways
    • Understanding the types of voluntary and involuntary departures (resignations, layoffs, terminations, and retirements)
    • Learning lessons from Canadian case law
    • Avoiding additional costs when terminating employees
    • Issuing the record of employment—special considerations


This recorded seminar includes a PDF of the presentation slides and over 40 pages of additional resources, including a sample job description, sample interview questions, a reference checklist, a sample sick leave policy, and a sample employment agreement.


Length: 2 hours 24 mins
Presenters: Chris Hall
Date of original recording: October 7, 2014
Intended Audience: Ministry leaders and managers, pastors , church administrators

Each order is valid for 18 months from the date of purchase and may be shared with any board or staff member within your ministry.

Members: $35
Non-members: $45