MULTISITE STAFFING: The Keys To Knowing Which Campus Pastor Is Right For You BY VANDERBLOEMEN SEARCH GROUP

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1 MULTISITE STAFFING: The Keys To Knowing Which Campus Pastor Is Right For You BY VANDERBLOEMEN SEARCH GROUP

2 #MULTISITESTAFFING CREATED BY Vanderbloemen Search Group is a pastor search firm dedicated to helping churches and ministries build great teams by finding their key staff. We provide executive search and church staffing services customized to your church staff structure, long-term and emergency succession planning, and thorough compensation analyses. Ready to build your best team ever? Connect with us. We d love to hear your story. info@vanderbloemen.com (713) VANDERBLOEMEN.COM

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PAGE 2 Abstract Purpose Of Multisite Staffing: The Keys To Knowing Which Campus Pastor Is Right For You THE MULTISITE What It's Not What It Is Overview Of Multisite Models PAGE 4 THE MULTISITE IN MOTION Examine - Should We Do It? Evaluate - Why Should We Do It? Embark - How Should We Do It? PAGE 7 THE MULTISITE LEADER PAGE 11 Who Is He? What Does He Do? Campus Pastor Profiles Campus Pastor Charlie (The Communicator) Campus Pastor Mike (The Manager) Campus Pastor Frank (The Facilitator) Campus Pastor Dave (The Duplicator) Campus Pastor Paul (The Planter) RESOURCES PAGE 21 Additional Reading & Resources On Multisite THANK YOU A big thank you to Thilini Cate of Vanderbloemen Seach Group for her research and writing. And to Daniel Hall of Red Tree Design ( redtree@gmail.com) for bringing this ebook to life. 1

4 INTRODUCTION A NOTE FROM WILLIAM VANDERBLOEMEN They said Elvis was a fad. They said rock n roll would be a flash in the pan. They were wrong. Rock n roll is here to stay. So is multisite. It s not a trend, it s not a fad, and it s most definitely here to stay. It is an organic, thriving, and evolving movement that has taken the church panorama by storm. It serves as a multifaceted multiplication agency for the church of tomorrow. Although the multisite framework may have appeared to be a temporary, fickle alternative during its inception, over the years it has proved to offer a highly successful, permanent solution to the growing mega church of the United States. Multisite churches have significantly maximized the evangelistic bandwidth of both small and large churches, providing innovative portals of growth and expansion to the dynamics of each entity. The breadth and impact of the multisite movement to date cannot be ignored. A multisite study done by Leadership Network in 2014 revealed that the United States alone consists of 8,000 multisites, with 80% of the nation s states operating in a multisite church capacity 1. A similar study sponsored by Duke University listed 5-million attendees 2 having worshipped at a multisite on any given weekend in the U.S. alone. SO WHAT S THE PURPOSE OF THIS BOOK? With the multisite movement picking up speed and growing at an impressive 14% per year 3, there are a multitude of reasons for churches to branch out, and there are a myriad of strategies for getting new sites off the ground. Each multisite campus poses a plethora of growth potential. The most critical task, then, is to find the right leader for the site - the Campus Pastor. Campus Pastors hold the keys to the development, progression, sustainability, and ultimately, the success of the campus. 1. The multisite church is the central campus - uploads/2014/10/2014_ln_generis_multisite_church_scorecard_report_v21.pdf 2. National Congregations Study hosted at

5 INTRODUCTION And therein lies the purpose of this ebook, Multisite Staffing: The Keys to Knowing Which Campus Pastor is Right For You. The goal is three-fold... TO PROVIDE AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE FOR CHURCHES CONSIDERING MULTISITE HIRING STRATEGIES TO PRESENT AN OVERVIEW OF MULTISITE MODEL TRENDS TO OFFER A HELPFUL GUIDE, HELPING CHURCHES MAKE EFFECTIVE MULTISITE CAMPUS PASTOR HIRES This ebook is an extension of Vanderbloemen Search Group s lifeblood: HELPING CHURCHES GET THE RIGHT PEOPLE IN THE RIGHT PLACES IS OUR PASSION AND EXPERTISE. This ebook is not a comprehensive guide to going multisite for the first time. We ve listed many resources at the end that will be invaluable to you for going multisite. We also recommend Jim Tomberlin of MultiSite Solutions who is full of wisdom. This ebook is a starting point to help church leaders answer, What type of Campus Pastor do we need? Every church is unique, so every multisite campus is unique. There is no magic formula for hiring, especially for the complexity that is multisite. But my prayer is that this ebook will be a point of conversation for you as you build your team. William Vanderbloemen President Vanderbloemen Search Group 3

6 THE MULTISITE WHAT IT S NOT It It It It It is is is is is NOT an alternative for church planting NOT exclusively self-governed NOT independent of the central church NOT a growth engine to stimulate a declining church NOT a substitute for the central church WHAT IT IS It It It It It IS IS IS IS IS an extension of the central church an avenue that accommodates a growing church a means of acceleration for a healthy church a method of increasing the scope of outreach to establish a new congregation in a new community MULTISITE MODELS There are differing opinions on multisite models. In the next section, we outline the most common models we see as we help hundreds of churches build their teams. This is not a comprehensive or exclusive list of multisite models, but a starting place to contextualize multisite strategy. VANDERBLOEMEN.COM #MULTISITESTAFFING 4

7 MULTISITE OVERVIEW OF MULTISITE MODELS CHURCHES MAY MERGE THESE MODELS OR OPERATE AS HYBRIDS. THERE IS NO ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL IN MULTISITE. DIGITAL MODEL Location Key Attribute Campus Culture Sermon Delivery Team Dynamics Example FRANCHISE MODEL Location Key Attribute Campus Culture Sermon Delivery Team Dynamics Example SHEPHERD MODEL Location Key Attribute Campus Culture Sermon Delivery Team Dynamics Example Worldwide Online-based campus Online community Live streamed digitally, online Virtual team, Online Campus Pastor likely reports to Lead Pastor or Executive Team of central church Life Church s Church Online (online.church) & Community Bible Church (onlinechurch.com) Likely in the same city as central church but at a separate site; could also be alternative venue on-site at church Operational elements replicated from the central church DNA of central church transferred to campus with community culture integrated according to local geographic location Live streamed via video or live teaching by Campus Pastor/rotation of Teaching Pastors Typically has live worship with staff and volunteers comparable to campus size. Campus Pastor typically reports to Executive Team of central church Willow Creek Community Church (willowcreek.org) Typically on-site at central church but at different venue; may also be positioned both locally and nationally Leadership all elements of campus led by Campus Pastor equipped with leadership gifts and abilities who reports to senior leadership of the central church Maintains vision and values of central church with autonomy to create campus community culture according to local or national geographic location Live streamed via video or live teaching by Campus Pastor Typically full campus staff, reports to Campus Pastor Life Pointe Church (lifepointe.church) 5

8 MULTISITE OVERVIEW OF MULTISITE MODELS REGIONAL MODEL Location Key Attribute Campus Culture Sermon Delivery Team Dynamics Example Locally, 5 minutes to 1 hour from central church, may include national or international campuses Replicates experience of central church at many off-site campuses to make church accessible to other geographic communities Generally replicated according to central church Campus Pastor live teaching/rotation of Teaching Pastors May or may not report to senior leadership Church of the Highlands (churchofthehighlands.com) MULTI-REGIONAL MODEL Location Local, national, and international Key Attribute Follows conceptual framework/dna of central church but functions independently Campus Culture Unique to community and geographic location of campus; may or may not be replicated according to central church Sermon Delivery Campus Pastor live teaching/rotation of Teaching Pastors Team Dynamics May or may not report to senior leadership Example North Point Church (northpoint.org) AUTONOMOUS MODEL Location Local, national, and international Key Attribute Structured similar to a church plant; Campus Pastor may be on the leadership team of the central church Campus Culture Unique to community and geographic location of campus; encouraged to replicate central church Sermon Delivery Live teaching by Campus Pastor Team Dynamics Live worship, with staff and volunteers comparable to campus location and size; reports to Campus Pastor Example Harvest Bible Chapel (harvestbiblechapel.org) MULTISITE IS AN ART, NOT A SCIENCE. THESE MODELS ARE MERELY A STARTING POINT TO DETERMINE THE BEST MODEL FOR YOUR CHURCH. 6

9 THE MULTISITE IN MOTION WHEN LARRY OSBORNE & NORTH COAST CHURCH LAUNCHED THEIR FIRST SATELLITE CAMPUS LONG BEFORE MULTISITING EXISTED, THE ONE QUESTION IN EVERYONE S MIND WAS, CAN THIS WORK? TODAY, HUNDREDS OF MULTISITE CHURCHES LATER, THE QUESTION IS NO LONGER SKEPTICAL. IT S STRATEGIC. THE FOLLOWING STEPS ADAPTED FROM LEADERSHIP NETWORK & MULTISITE SOLUTIONS WILL HELP GUIDE YOU. EXAMINE. EVALUATE. EMBARK. VANDERBLOEMEN.COM #MULTISITESTAFFING 7

10 IN MOTION EXAMINE SHOULD WE DO IT? This question determines the viability of going multisite against vision-alignment. The starting point in considering going multisite begins with the vision of the central church. It s easy to determine the positives of going multisite, but harder to recognize its potential pitfalls before they happen. If done for the right reasons, the multisite will blossom. If done for the wrong reasons, it could be damaging to the life of the central church. To avoid the latter at all costs, here are some great reasons not to go multisite: It s expensive. It s leadership intensive. It invites scrutiny. It s risky. It won t turn around a declining church. It won t fix a broken church. It shouldn t be because everybody else is doing it. EVALUATE WHY SHOULD WE DO IT? What is God calling us to be and do in our community? Your first goal should be to determine if going multisite is in line with the church s vision. Here are 10 questions to assess multisite readiness: 1. Is my church growing at least 5% a year? 2. Is my church facility 80% full at optimal inviting hours? 3. Is my church meeting resistance to campus expansion due to zoning rules, environmental concerns, or traffic congestion? 4. Is my community 50% or more unchurched? 5. Does my church have a good reputation in the community? 6. Does my church want to release more people into high impact, meaningful ministry? 7. Does my church want to launch new congregations in my region that are healthy, sustainable, and reproductive? 8. Does my church want to be more accessible to more people in my region? 9. Does my church want to reach and serve more people in the most efficient and cost-effective way? 10. Is a large percentage of our church driving long distances such that they can t invite their neighbors to church? 8

11 IN MOTION If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then the church might be ready to go multisite. Healthy, growing organisms are fruitful and multiply. So if the church is healthy, growing, and fruitful in one location, then the real question is, Why aren't we going multisite? EMBARK HOW SHOULD WE DO IT? Multisite congregations have a high success rate because of the support and leverage of the central sending church. So what does it take to launch a multisite? Consider these five points written by Jim Tomberlin of MultiSite Solutions. PRAYER TO PRECEDE There are many logical and compelling reasons to go multisite, but the only one that really matters is God s call. Is there an overwhelming conviction of, We have to do this to be obedient and faithful stewards of our resources in order to fulfill God s purpose for our church? This conviction primarily comes as God confirms through prayer. PROVISION TO START Any endeavor takes seed money to get launched. The average start-up cost nationwide for launching a campus is $250,000. Typically, churches will start by adding a multisite line item to their operating budget and have a special fundraising campaign to launch a multisite campus. Church leadership should consider this crucial step prior to starting the multisite. PASTOR TO LEAD This is a big one. The multisite pastor, often called the Campus Pastor is the most important component of a multisite. As in every endeavor, everything rises or falls on leadership. They are the face with the place who need to be exceedingly high capacity team players, and exceptional DNA carriers of the church. Keep reading for tips and best practices on finding the right pastor to lead your multisite campus. 9

12 IN MOTION PEOPLE TO FOLLOW The strength of a multisite launch is the core of followers who come out of the central church. They typically already live in the targeted area of the new launch. Figure out how many people it takes to have a fully functioning congregational expression of the church in a new location, and enlist at least that many to serve for a one-year commitment. The larger this launch core, the sooner the campus becomes self-sustaining functionally and financially. PLACE TO MEET This will be primarily contingent upon the church budget and the desired multisite model. Some 50% of multisite campuses start out utilizing spaces similar to school buildings. Schools, along with theaters, are typically low-risk, low-cost alternatives for multisites. A school is typically good for a one-to-three year run in terms of energy and volunteer commitment to helping with a portable church on wheels that gets set up and torn down every week. Leasing a commercial facility provides a 24-7 presence, but will prove to be expensive because of the renovation required for a church. WHEN THE LEADERSHIP HAS PRECEDED WITH PRAYER, PROVISION TO START, A PASTOR TO LEAD, PEOPLE WHO WILL FOLLOW, AND A PLACE TO MEET, THEY WILL BE READY TO LAUNCH A MULTISITE CAMPUS! 10

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14 LEADER WHO ARE THEY? The multisite leader is a PASSIONATE LEADER. The multisite leader is a RELATIONAL LEADER. The multisite leader is a CAPABLE LEADER. The multisite leader is a COURAGEOUS LEADER. The multisite leader is a PRINCIPLED LEADER. The multisite leader is a DISCERNING LEADER. The multisite leader is a COLLABORATIVE LEADER. The multisite leader is the CAMPUS PASTOR. And he is a CATALYTIC LEADER. Regardless of multisite models and positional responsibilities, each Campus Pastor should be marked by these characteristics. In the following examples, we ll refer to Campus Pastor as he for consistency, even though churches might hire a male or female pastor, depending on denomination and theology. WHAT DO THEY DO? Even though specific responsibilities vary by church, here are a few core and common expectations as stated by thought leaders on multisite. We believe a version of these should be made part of each Campus Pastor job description. TONY MORGAN CHIEF STRATEGIC OFFICER OF THE UNSTUCK GROUP Champion DNA of central church Relate well Communicate even better Develop leaders Make it happen DAN REILAND EXECUTIVE PASTOR OF 12STONE CHURCH A team player Leader who develops other leaders Great with people and loves to shepherd Vision wins over passion to communicate Can transfer and replicate the culture 12

15 LEADER RICH BIRCH PASTOR OF OPERATIONS OF LIQUID CHURCH FOUNDER OF UNSEMINARY Sweat the small stuff Pollinate the audience Embed the vision Be an ombudsman Be a connection triage machine PAUL ALEXANDER EXECUTIVE PASTOR, SUN VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH MINISTRY CONSULTANT, THE UNSTUCK GROUP Lead through others Develops talent Movement-oriented Demonstrate ability to deliver Lead through the identity of the church CAMPUS PASTOR PROFILES Although it would be great to have a magic formula that seamlessly discerns the right Campus Pastor for each church, this is not the case. Churches are made of people, and people are dynamic, beautiful, and messy. Just like churches, Campus Pastors come in all sorts of colors, shapes, and sizes in terms of ability and personality, and therefore, one that could be right for one might be completely wrong for the other. There is no one-size-fits-all model to hiring the right Campus Pastor for your church, but there are best practices you should know. In our work helping hundreds of churches find the right key staff for their team, we ve found that churches often need help clarifying and articulating the gifts and skillsets they need in a Campus Pastor to fit their church s multisite model. We ve created a visual way for churches to understand general types of Campus Pastors we see most often in churches. These are in no way limiting qualifications, but rather general commonalities we re seeing. Our hope is that these generalizations are a starting point as your team shapes the ever-complex Campus Pastor role that best fits your church. 13

16 LEADER CAMPUS PASTOR CHARLIE THE COMMUNICATOR PERSONALITY TYPES TO LOOK FOR DISC // LIKELY HIGH I AND/OR D, MIGHT ALSO HAVE HIGHER S MYERS-BRIGGS // ENFP, ENFJ, ESFJ, ESFP DISCOVERY INSIGHTS // OR MULTISITE MODEL // FRANCHISE, SHEPHERD, REGIONAL, MULTI-REGIONAL, AUTONOMOUS With low oversight and high visibility, Campus Pastor Charlie is the primary teacher at a campus. This type of Campus Pastor is not cookie cutter, and there are many personality traits that can fit Campus Pastor Charlie. He usually has dotted line leadership over the campus staff. He is the primary communicator at the campus and has a lot of influence over setting campus culture. Campus Pastor Charlie has natural communication skills. He doesn t necessarily need an extensive background in ministry, especially if he is reporting to the leadership of the central campus, as he is to carry out their vision on the campus he leads. 14

17 LEADER CAMPUS PASTOR FRANK THE FACILITATOR PERSONALITY TYPES TO LOOK FOR DISC // ICDS, ISCD, IDSC, DCIS MYERS-BRIGGS // ENTP, ENFJ, ENTJ DISCOVERY INSIGHTS // MULTISITE MODEL // DIGITAL, FRANCHISE, REGIONAL Campus Pastor Frank is a service host. His stage presence must be strong in order to seamlessly intro and outro the video-streamed messages. His leadership needs to be strong, but it isn t paramount to the long-term success and growth of the campus. Although Campus Pastor Frank s voice is critical to the team during service operation, campus staff likely reports directly to the leaders of the central church as opposed to reporting to him. Though it s not an exact formula, this is a popular profile for highly relational Campus Pastor Franks with great stage presence but less of a desire to teach compared to Campus Pastor Charlies. 15

18 LEADER CAMPUS PASTOR MIKE THE MANAGER PERSONALITY TYPES TO LOOK FOR DISC // DCIS, DISC, CDIS, IDSC, CSDI MYERS-BRIGGS // ESFP, ESFJ, ISFP DISCOVERY INSIGHTS // OR OR OR MULTISITE MODEL // DIGITAL, FRANCHISE, SHEPHERD, REGIONAL Campus Pastor Mike is similar to Frank, except in this role, he has direct oversight over the campus team. Peripheral staff reports to Campus Pastor Mike, who speaks into the excellence and function of weekend service operation and campus events. He may lead weekly staff meetings at the campus level, with a small handful of opportunities to speak on Sundays and develop their communication and leadership skills. Campus Pastor Mike may have had successful years of ministry with proven team building abilities and a great stage presence. Senior Pastor mentorship is often ideal for Campus Pastor Mike. 16

19 LEADER CAMPUS PASTOR DAVE THE DUPLICATOR PERSONALITY TYPES TO LOOK FOR DISC // CSDI, DCIS MYERS-BRIGGS // ISTJ, ESTP, ISTP, ESTJ DISCOVERY INSIGHTS // OR OR MULTISITE MODEL // DIGITAL, FRANCHISE, REGIONAL, MULTI-REGIONAL Campus Pastor Dave is typically a hybrid between Charlie, Frank, and Mike. He is a facilitator and a manager with some preaching responsibilities. Campus Pastor Dave is highly skilled in vision execution and task accomplishment He is one that sweats the details and gets them done rapidly. This position is an anomaly for two reasons. First, the position fits both introverted and extraverted types. And second, the role requires both exceedingly strong communicative abilities as well as administrative capabilities. Campus Pastor Daves are individually driven matchmakers (i.e. duplicators of the central church) and require very little oversight. 17

20 LEADER CAMPUS PASTOR PAUL THE PLANTER PERSONALITY TYPES TO LOOK FOR DISC // DISC, IDSC, DCIS MYERS-BRIGGS // ENTJ, ENTP DISCOVERY INSIGHTS // OR MULTISITE MODEL // FRANCHISE, SHEPHERD, REGIONAL, MULTI-REGIONAL Campus Pastor Paul assumes all responsibility at the campus level. He is the primary communicator at a live teaching venue and the direct staff leader for the campus team. He is also capable of being an executive-level team member at the central church, with influence over the direction of the campus or campuses. While there is no formula for finding the perfect Campus Pastor Paul, a typical candidate could be a previous church planter, tenured staff, or a tenured Campus Pastor from a previous/existing campus. He is a very gifted leader who functions best when offered autonomy and hands off supervision. 18

21 LEADER NOTES To find out more about the personality profile assessments featured in this ebook or to take them yourself, visit their websites below. DiSC // Myers-Briggs // Discovery Insights // *Our team is certified to facilitate the Discovery Insights test. us at to find out how we can lead your team through Discovery Insights. 19

22 CONCLUSION If you ve made it this far in this ebook, you might be left with more questions than answers. The process of multisite staffing is not easy, and it s one I see pastors and church leaders mess up more often than not. I invite you to continue the multisite staffing conversation in the following ways: - using the hashtag #multisitestaffing on social media - me your thoughts at info@vanderbloemen.com - share this ebook with your friends Multisite staffing should be something you and your team wrestle with as you intentionally and prayerfully discern how God is specifically calling your church. If you re just beginning to think about multisite, I encourage you to reach out to my friend Jim Tomberlin who can help you and your team ensure you have the right plan in place for your church s unique position in your community. If you re a multisite veteran and are looking for your Campus Pastor and campus team, my team and I would be honored to help. We ve helped hundreds of churches around the world of all shapes and sizes, denominations, and leadership styles find the right people for their teams. Thank you for your service to your ministry team, your church, and your community. Be encouraged! Our team is cheering you on to serve the Church with the love of Jesus. - William Vanderbloemen 20

23 RESOURCES BOOKS BOOKS Better Together: Making Church Mergers Work By Jim Tomberlin & Warren Bird 125 Tips for MultiSite Churches and Those Who Want To Be By Jim Tomberlin Church Locality: New Rules for Church Buildings in a Multisite, Church Planting, and Giga-Church World By Jim Tomberlin & Tim Cool The Multi-Site Church Revolution: Being One Church in Many Locations By Geoff Surratt, Greg Ligon, & Warren Bird A Multi-Site Church Roadtrip (Exploring the New Normal) By Geoff Surratt, Greg Ligon, & Warren Bird Multi-Site Churches: Guidance for the Movement s Next Generation By Scott McConnell Exponential: How You and Your Friends Can Start a Missional Church Movement By Dave & Jon Ferguson ONLINE MultiSiteSolutions.com/blog Vanderbloemen.com/blog MultisiteChurchRevolution.com LeadNet.org/blog UnStuckGroup.com/blog UnSeminary.com/category/multisite LeadNet.org/multisitetoolkit/ PortableChurch.com/blog 21