Micah James

Rev. Micah James, CCA, is an ordained minister with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and a certified church administrator through The Church Network (formerly NACBA). As a part of this ministry, Micah utilizes her creative and administrative gifts as she facilitates ministry programs and events for the church community. In February 2015, Micah launched with her father, Rev. Mike Hunter, CCA, a website with resources on church administration, AdminIsMinistry.com.

Articles by Micah James

• What can churches do about sexual harassment?

  Wednesday, February 21, 2018

  Recently, I was the victim of sexual harassment from a visitor to our congregation. In light of my experience, and the recent #MeToo movement, it spurs me to equip churches to be proactive in their efforts to make safe spaces for the community members and staff.

• How your church can deal with flu season

  Tuesday, February 13, 2018

  ​We all know this flu season has been one of the worst in several years. I have experienced this personally, as I have been diagnosed, in two separate illnesses, with the two strains of the flu that are most prevalent. I know from firsthand experience that this year's flu can find you in the emergency room suddenly.

• Why in-person meetings are important

  Tuesday, September 19, 2017

  This summer, I attended The Church Network's 61st National Conference in the Washington, D.C., area. According to the TCN Conference website, the conference is described as "an engaging, thought-provoking three-day event offering you multiple ways to network with church leaders, find a mentor, get a sneak preview of emerging technology, and hone your skills. You'll have opportunities to get started on certification requirements and to participate in continuing education."

• When you welcome a new leader

  Wednesday, September 06, 2017

  ​In recent days, the denomination I claim as home, the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), has welcomed a new general minister and president. Whenever communities welcome new leaders, I think there are some basic things we forget to do.

• Administrative basics: Leading a meeting

  Tuesday, August 22, 2017

  ​There is an art to leading a meeting. We all know when we have experienced a good, bad, great or just downright-awful meeting. It takes intentionality and preparation on behalf of the leaders and participants for a meeting to fulfill its intended purpose.

• Mentoring new clergy in basic administration practices

  Thursday, October 08, 2015

  ​I recently hit a milestone, graduating from my new/young clergy cohort group. Though I was only in the group for 3.5 years, the group has spent 16 years trying to sustain clergy in their first years of ministry. It was formed in response to the great rate of burnout within the first five years of ministry service.