Turning Pew Sitters Into The Ministry “A” Team
in Lead on“I’m not interested in being on somebody’s B team,” my friend said. He was talking about churches that distinguish ministry work and responsibility based on whether a person receives a salary from the church. Those on the A team (pastors…
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Everest VBS Leader Manuals Now Available in Spanish
in Product Announcements, VBS onHey VBS Groupies! One of our denominational VBS partners got our permission to translate the Everest VBS Leader Manuals into Spanish for their conference. They generously shared the translation with us so that other churches may benefit from them as…
5 Rules for Effective Ministry Handoffs
in Lead onOne of the most important responsibilities of a leader is to know when and how to “handoff” ministry to a volunteer. Like a great quarterback, it requires skill and discernment. If the handoff fails, it means someone dropped the ball…
5 Tips for Effective Team Communication
in Lead onTeam conflict is often rooted in communication issues. You may think you’ve over-communicated but your volunteers are thinking they were left out of the loop—again! Keep these tips in mind as you communicate with the people you serve: Listen, Thank,…
CrossCulture VBS: Why Norway?
in Product Announcements, VBS onCrossCulture VBS gives churches the opportunity to share the world with kids. Too often, the church focuses on the issue of poverty when we talk about the world, and many times we focus only on the physical needs of kids…