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Happy Sunday School Volunteers
in Sunday School, Volunteers onIt’s easier to recruit and retain Sunday school volunteers when they enjoy what they’re doing! It’s even better when they…
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What’s in a Name?
in Lead onIt is a little odd when people call me by the wrong name. I have been called “Jerry” quite often,…
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Help Your Team Overcome Obstacles
in Lead onEver wonder why volunteers don’t seem to stick around? They may be feeling defeated and frustrated but not know what…
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5 false assumptions that keep people from serving
"Ministry conversations can hold clues to false narratives about God that, with a little spiritual direction, can be gently revealed…
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Getting Started with a Social Media Plan
in Lead onWe get questions on a regular basis about social media. Many leaders have dabbled with or launched a page only…
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10 Tips for Ministry Excellence
in Lead onBefore I share today’s list with you, I want to clarify something. I believe it is good to work towards…
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Church Background Checks Q & A: How Often Should We Recheck?
in Sunday School onQ: We did background checks on most of our children’s ministry volunteers this past year and are now wondering if…
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Make Rest a Requirement
in Retain, Volunteers onEvery church has those hero-martyrs that are proud of their burnout. Establishing a policy to rest and refuel is vital…
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Avoiding Volunteer Burnout
in Retain, Volunteers onHave you ever heard this before? “I’m going to take a few months off from… [teaching Sunday school/leading worship/ushering/any other…
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Background Checks Communicate that Kids are Important
in Sunday School onJack Anderson (not his name) thought it could never happen — at least not at his church. The color drained…