Staff meetings can be life-giving or soul-crushing. The structure makes all the difference.
The 60-Minute Framework
Minutes 1-10: Connect Start with prayer and a genuine check-in. How are people really doing?
Minutes 10-25: Celebrate Share wins from the past week. Baptisms, volunteer milestones, answered prayers. Celebration fuels momentum.
Minutes 25-45: Coordinate Review the upcoming week's logistics. Who needs what from whom? Resolve conflicts in calendar and resources.
Minutes 45-55: Create Brainstorm one strategic initiative. Keep it focused — one topic, not five.
Minutes 55-60: Commission End with prayer for the week ahead. Send people out energized, not drained.
The Rules
- Start on time, end on time — always
- No laptops unless presenting
- Action items get assigned with deadlines
- If it's a conversation for two people, take it offline
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