Be flexible . Support staffers should avoid making quick judgments about a new pastor. They should give him space to find his own way of doing things. Be open to new ideas. If your personality doesn't mesh with the new pastor's, be patient.
Most people can find common ground for working together efficiently.
Remember that staff jobs require not just an understanding of hierarchical authority but also a spirit of teamwork. Help him get organized . An experienced church secretary knows people in the church. She can say who has musical talent, who is good with administration, who can teach, and who can lead committees. She can also tap into a database that tells the addresses and phone numbers of parishioners.