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
This week on the show, we are going to be showing you another full, unedited workshop from SALT18, Christine Kreisher’s talk on how to build and sustain a Thriving Volunteer Ministry. This week and next week, through Christine’s workshop, you’ll learn how to recruit volunteers in a way that almost... read more
WATCH THE EPISODE: LISTEN TO THE EPISODE: Show Notes This week on the show, we are going to be showing you another full, unedited workshop from SALT18, Christine Kreisher’s talk on how to build and sustain a Thriving Volunteer Ministry. This week and next week, through Christine’s workshop, you’ll learn... read more
One night as I was getting ready for bed, I stared into the mirror and thought, “I’m drained.” I hadn’t worked particularly hard, but the hours were just long. I had a good team. They handled a lot of the physical load so I could attend meetings to sign off... read more
Hello and welcome to the church media podcast! This week on the show, Carl shares 10 Game Changing Ideas for your church’s Media Production Team. He shares from his years of experience serving on and leading production teams and provides some excellent ideas for strengthening your volunteer culture. For show... read more
I’m thankful for medians on the highway. I know that sounds odd to be thankful for, but I really am. As an impatient person and an impatient driver, medians allow me to get out into traffic a little faster. They allow me to take the lanes one at a time... read more
The movie GOD’S NOT DEAD: A LIGHT IN DARKNESS opens in theaters nationwide March 30th. This is a great film to promote to your volunteer team. Check out some details about the film. About the Film: A church destroyed. A congregation silenced. A relationship shattered. Yet even in life’s darkest... read more