It is that time of year that we have either already filled some open faculty or staff positions, or we are still looking to fill some key positions. I must admit, with every passing day, the tendency can be to rush to fill the open spots as soon as possible. I feel that tension almost every day right now.
My encouragement and reminder is to remember that every hire can either help create and enhance the Christ-centered culture you desire, or can have a negative impact and drain on the positive culture you have now. It is amazing the power that one or two people can have on impacting a culture. Just one or two complainers, gossipers, or those ignorant of God’s truth can start to drag down a culture, quickly. However, just a few great hires of people that love the Lord, know His word, and love to encourage and build others up, can have a positive impact on the culture of a school.
It is true that “a student when fully trained will be like their teacher.” So, what must we do as we look to add new people to our teams for next year?
Simply put:
- Pray, pray, and then pray some more. I always say that God does not desire to hide His will from us. We know that God wants people to be saved, grow in their knowledge of Him, and be set apart to serve Him with their lives. Therefore, we need to find the right people that feel the same way and can help carry out that mission.
- Trust the Lord to direct us to those people. If God can speak the world into existence, part the waters, make food fall from heaven, pave the way for His birth and life, and cover our sins on the cross, I have no doubt that He can orchestrate the path that leads us to the perfect person to fill any position we might have for next year.
- Once we have the right people, encourage and support them to do what God has called and equipped them to do. In Psalm 101:6, David makes the statement that “He who walks in a blameless way is the one who will minister to me.” As we hire people who are above reproach and have a proven, committed and effective walk with the Lord, give them the opportunity to minister and build up others in your school.
As God does these things in and through us, we will see a culture that is built and strengthened around a mutual love for the Lord and a desire to train up a generation of young people that will change the world for Christ!
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