Articles on how to build solid, thriving Production, Worship and other Volunteer Teams.
If your volunteers are bought into your vision as a ministry, they will have ownership and follow you. Let’s walk through five questions every volunteer on your team should know how to answer. 1: Why does our team exist and why does my service matter? This could be your Vision... read more
As a leader, it’s important to build relationships with your volunteers. Not only will this help create a sense of community and belonging within your church, but it will also help your volunteers feel valued and appreciated. Making Sunday Happen involves more than volunteers pushing the right button or... read more
When historians write about the early 2000s, there are going to be entire books devoted to musicians and artists. More than ever before, we’re seeing young people, both inside and outside the Church, passionately throwing themselves into creative pursuits, specifically into music. And it’s no wonder. This generation (by which... read more
Whether your church has paid staff or your volunteers make everything happen, clarity is essential for everyone on your team. When everyone has a clear understanding of their jobs and responsibilities, a ministry runs smoother. Let this be true for church staff and volunteers alike. You have important volunteer jobs... read more
It’s no secret that culture is more important than vision. I’ve worked in creative, vibrant cultures where original thinking is valued, people listen to each other, and wonderful things happen. On the other hand I’ve worked at organizations where you could literally feel the oppression when you walked into the... read more
‘Five Reasons You Need Volunteers on Your Media Team’ blog post was posted with permission from Worship Facility. We all know churches and ministries need volunteers to survive—and that is particularly true for media departments. But we also know that working with volunteers can be a challenge—particularly when things are... read more
If you are leading worship with a team, more than likely you connect with them in some way before your worship set, whether it is for a sound check, a time of sharing, or preparing which songs you are going to use. I call this meeting time our team “briefing.”... read more
Three big questions circulate at the center of interactions between leaders and their teams: Why? What? And How? Of these three, Why is the shyest. What and How are noisy by nature, prominent on to-do lists and timecards and boisterously asserting themselves in the midst of other conversations. Why is... read more
Preparing your Volunteers to serve on Sunday is an art. I think one of the weakest areas in our churches is that we don’t actively prepare our teams for their tasks. I think often times we are so busy that we find preparing the people who work with us, who... read more
Your team is your most important priority in your church’s ministry. Without a team of dedicated people serving with you, you will be unable to accomplish and fully carry out the vision God has for you. I am convinced that when we as leaders in the church hold on to... read more
The last 6 months have been brutal. One thing I have heard a lot recently is that connecting with the teams in your church has become very difficult. What used to maybe the easiest thing for you to do, or at least the most enjoyable task, is now probably the... read more
This may seem like a no brainer, but in your ministry you need to have your team members trained in multiple spots. Some of the questions that may arise when I say “Cross Train your Volunteers in your ministry” are: 1. Why Should I cross train my team? 2. How... read more