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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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Avoiding ‘Bag, Snag, and Drag’ Volunteer Recruiting
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 34.6 percent of all volunteers across the country served in religious organizations. That’s…
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From Fizzle to Sizzle: 4 Tips to Energize Your Team
in Retain, Volunteers onAh, Spring! Time to fire up the barbecue and get ready to grill. I’m wondering if this is the time…
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10 Tips to Increase Attendance at Your Next Volunteer Training
What’s the biggest challenge most church leaders face—How do I get my volunteers to attend training? Here are some crowd…
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The Top 5 Volunteer Traits to Avoid
“Let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.” Ephesians 4:23 1. Negativity—A bad attitude goes a long way in destroying…
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Are Your Volunteer Teams Thriving?
in Retain, Volunteers onWe all want our volunteer teams to be healthy and thriving. In fact, many of you shared your ministry dreams with…
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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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Your Equipping Team Culture Doesn’t Have to Be Corny
in Lead onOur church stewardship team is growing corn. Even if your congregation was located in southern Illinois (like mine), this statement…