Look For These 5 Qualities When Recruiting Volunteers
If you’re planning to expand your team of ministry leaders this fall, or need to replace those who stepped down over the summer, it may seem like searching for a needle in a haystack. The “general announcement” recruitment technique discounts…
00Serve Your Community: 9/11 Day
Sometimes people need a little push to get on board with serving. A special campaign; a cause that unites people to do good; a sermon series. A little nudge to get people off the couch and into the community. Our…
5 Ways to Minimize Volunteer Burnout
Many church leaders ramp up recruiting efforts this month as they launch new programs in September. To make sure your volunteers aren’t ready to quit by October, follow these guidelines for greater retention: 1. Offer regular training sessions. Once volunteers have…
5 Ways to Create Healthy Team Communication
By Bob D'Ambrosio in Lead onCan you hear me now? Perhaps it’s better to ask if you’re listening now. Learn to “listen up!” if you want to establish rapport and build trust with those on your ministry teams. Open up the lines of communication by…
High Tech Methods to Thank Volunteers
Showing volunteers our appreciation is important. It lets them know we value them as team members and reminds them of the reason they decided to serve in ministry. Here are some easy, high-tech methods to send a message of gratitude…