After becoming members and becoming mature, the church aims to build ministers for the mission field. Anyone can minister, however, not everyone is a minister. Confusing, I know. What I mean is that anyone has the opportunity but not everyone pursues/feels led to it. Being actively involved as a member can lead to a lay leadership position. Every believer is a minister with each ministry being important so we are dependent on each other and their ministry and that it's the expression of the 5 elements (SHAPE) that determine what ministry you should be in. Each ministry needs a minister and each minister needs to run with their ministry so they don't miss out on any opportunities that may arise for them. If people aren't comfortable in the ministry they are in, allow them to change without any issues or concerns. Just have someone ready for replacement in that ministry.
Don't vote on ministry positions. It's ministry not politics. Also, streamline a organization structure so it gives you, the senior pastor, a breather from time to time. Support from other pastors within the ministry staff is beneficial and uplifting showing care. The vision of the entire ministry should be evident within individual ministries, therefore it should be renewed just as much as it is preached behind the pulpit.
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