
3 Core People Practices Every Church Needs to Get Right
End the Cycle of
Constant HR Firefighting
The Challenge
Staff tension, poor hires, and unclear processes can quietly consume your time and mental energy. Without a plan, you stay in reaction mode, and ministry momentum suffers.
The Good News
You can lead with clarity and keep your focus on ministry.
Your guides are:
Phil Goodman – Founder of Talent Realized; currently serving Practicing the Way and Canyon Hills Church, and former leader at SubSplash.
Michael Erisman – Global HR executive with senior roles at Microsoft, GE, DocuSign, and Pushpay.
Together they bring biblical wisdom and proven HR systems tailored for church life.
What You’ll Learn
This isn’t about being corporate. It’s about faithful stewardship of the people God has entrusted to you.
Core Practice 1
Hire with Clarity and Alignment
Build a team that fuels your mission
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Core Practice 2
Coach with Care and Accountability
Lead crucial conversations with grace and confidence.
Core Practice 3
Navigate Staff Transitions with Confidence
Maintain ministry momentum during change.
Event Details
Date: November 6, 2025
Location: Cornerstone Christian Church, Arizona
Format: 4-hour practical workshop | Lunch included
Reclaim time for the ministry work only you can do.
Don’t let unresolved people problems keep draining your church.