Every ministry in the church needs volunteers. They are the lifeblood of a healthy church. When I first started out in ministry, I could get people to try it out and serve. Lots of folks would serve for a few months but they would drop off as quickly as they jumped in. Just as churches … Continue reading 4 Ways To Keep Volunteers AFTER You Recruit Them
Walk Before You Run
It’s been a little over a month since I had back surgery. If anything, it has revealed how impatient I can be. Honestly, I think I was expecting to wake up the day after surgery and run a marathon (though my wife reminds me what a stupid idea that was). I’m learning that before you … Continue reading Walk Before You Run
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Leadership In 140 Characters
Here are the most clicked and re-tweeted post from my twitter feed this week. Check out these articles and allow them to grow you as a leader. Enjoy! 5 Hidden Leaders in Your Church Waiting to Be Asked to Jump In! by Rich Birch 9 Leadership Lessons I Learned from John Maxwell by Brad Lomenick … Continue reading Leadership In 140 Characters
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Why Volunteers Say Yes
Volunteers are the key to any healthy church. Let me offer a few reasons why people say yes to volunteering in spite of their busy lives. This isn’t an exhaustive list but it offers a few key points of why people volunteers. They trust you. They believe in the vision of the church. They have … Continue reading Why Volunteers Say Yes
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Repost: Wanted A Few Good Men
I hate to say it, but many children’s ministries are best described by the first line in one of Bonnie Tyler’s songs, “where have all the good men gone”? Volunteering and working with kids has long been a female dominated ministry. A shortage of men working with kids has been a cultural trend that dates … Continue reading Repost: Wanted A Few Good Men
