Part of Congregations As Employers
How many staff should you have? What should your “org chart” look like? Are you having trouble affording your staff? What creative possibilities might you explore? This evolving collection of articles and resources can help you determine a staffing configuration that works for your congregation.
Featured Resources
Sustainable Staffing
Many congregations are struggling with personnel costs, which typically make up the majority of the budget. Can you better align your financial resources with your priorities, values, and mission?
Suggestions for Staffing Sustainably and Faithfully
Sharing Staff
By sharing staff, UU congregations and communities can:
- Live our theology of interdependence
- Capitalize on existing knowledge of UU systems and norms
- Enhance and streamline infrastructure, programs, and services
- Expand work opportunities that help retain talented staff, increasing stability and sustainability
Growing Administrative Capacity (Coming Soon!)
Our Growing Administrative Capacity wave cohort pages will be linked here when available! Explore how to strengthen administrative practices not only within your own congregation but across our faith communities.
Guidance on Special Topics
Staff Members Changing Congregations
A minister in your cluster asks to advertise their open administrative position in your congregation’s newsletter. Or you learn that your terrific music director has applied for a role in a neighboring UU congregation. When a staff member changes congregations, these suggestions help uphold sound processes and healthy relationships.
When a Staff Member Changes Congregations: Good Practices
Religious Education Staffing Levels
The Liberal Religious Educators Association (LREDA) has prepared a worksheet and corresponding guidance to help you determine appropriate hours for your religious educator.