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
The year 2020 is behind us. Suddenly, we feel a great sense of relief and newness just because the calendar year changed. But in reality, is anything really different? Have we suddenly emerged from the fog with a clear vision? For many of us, the truth is an astounding “no”.... read more
WATCH THE EPISODE: LISTEN TO THE EPISODE: Show Notes: We continue in the conversation this week with Kenny Campbell from Stuff You Can Use and Grow Curriculum. Join in the discussion as we talk about practical strategies for volunteer teams. With Kenny’s experience in student ministry in recruiting, training and... read more
WATCH THE EPISODE: LISTEN TO THE EPISODE: Show Notes: We are excited for another episode this week on the podcast as we welcome Kenny Campbell from Stuff You Can Use and Grow Curriculum. Kenny is a powerhouse in the student ministry space and has pioneered some very practical strategies when... 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
People don’t respond to “need.” They respond to vision. I’ve been guilty in the past of begging for volunteers. I’ve laid the thick guilt trip on from the stage before. I’ve forced the “Want to Volunteer?” slide on the Announcement loop every Sunday. I’ve seemed down right desperate. There was... read more
As you plan and prepare to engage online here is a quick checklist of positions to include on your roster or to think about having to execute your Online Worship Experience. If you’re pre recording then you might be able to split up when each team serves but this is... read more
Do you ever find yourself reading something and thinking: “how does this apply to my creativity, church, ministry, organization, or leadership?” It happens to me all the time almost to the point that it is frustrating! The other day I was reading an article online about a new book called:... read more
In our churches today it’s integral that the teams of volunteers who work and serve each week to impact people for Jesus be given the opportunity to have input and say into the ministries in which they dedicate their time. We need their input and say into our churches. We... read more
This week on the show, we conclude Christine Kriesher’s workshop from SALT18 on how to build and sustain a Thriving Volunteer Ministry. Through Christine’s workshop, you’ll learn how to recruit volunteers in a way that almost always guarantees a “yes”, you’re learn new ways to appreciate your volunteers, you’ll identify... read more
WATCH THE EPISODE: LISTEN TO THE EPISODE: Show Notes This week on the show, we conclude Christine Kriesher’s workshop from SALT18 on how to build and sustain a Thriving Volunteer Ministry. Through Christine’s workshop, you’ll learn how to recruit volunteers in a way that almost always guarantees a “yes”, you’re... read more