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

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.

Worship Community Serving Ownership Spiritual growth process Worship Community Serving Ownership

Organizational Chart God Elders Senior Staff Staff

Staff & volunteer Teams MONTHLY TOP 3

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)

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.