What God wants me to accomplish as the Office Manager
at Believers Chapel North:
Believers Chapel North
is a seed that God has planted in Oswego
County.
It is full of potential and I am convinced that God
has a plan and purpose for BCN
that goes beyond anything any of us can hope or imagine.
Maintaining an office that is efficient, effective
and friendly is an important part of laying down strong
roots. Also, by taking responsibility for a portion
of the necessary administrative duties, I can increase
the amount of time available to the pastors and elders
for pastoral care and church growth. I believe that
I am not joining this staff by accident. I know that
God will use me in growing this church. I am excited
to be a part of what God is doing here at BCN
and in His church body around the world. I am ready
to do my part to nourish the seed that is Believers Chapel North
and to be ready for the great things that God has
planned!
Defining an office:
According to The Merriam-Webster Dictionary,
an office is a place where a business is transacted
or a service is supplied. The BCN
office fulfills both definitions. Not only are necessary
business tasks taken care of here; it also provides
a very important service as an active information
liaison between the pastors, elders, servants, members
and the community.
Successful characteristics of an office:
Efficient:
Keeping the office organized, stocked and clean
are key to its efficiency. Time is wasted when information
is not easily accessible or when supplies are not
available. Cleanliness is important for proper function
of sensitive office machinery. Also, a clean office
presents itself to those it serves as a place of
integrity.
Effective:
Gathering and relaying information within and outside
of the office determines its effectiveness. Information
needs to be accurate and complete and used appropriately.
Caution must be taken to ensure that the procedures
that outline information management do not create
more work than they save. When an office is effective
those who are served by it have confidence in it.
Friendly:
Maintaining a friendly work environment serves two
functions. First, a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere at work is directly
related to what gets accomplished. The whole office
staff must work together and earnestly seek to communicate
well and be respectful of one another. Second, the
people outside the staff who need to access the
services of the office will hesitate to do so if
they are not treated courteously. When an office
is friendly it can properly serve.
My responsibilities as Office Manager:
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To keep the office organized, stocked and clean.
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To complete all administrative duties that have
been assigned to me promptly and accurately.
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To act as an information liaison between the
pastors, elders, servants, members and the community.
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To create and maintain a friendly office environment.
Office
Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 AM–
4:00 PM