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4 Ways to Make Passion Their Reason for Serving
People today are not moved by a commitment to an organization as many were fifty years ago. My generation has…
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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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Making Externally-Focused a Way of Life for Your Church
in Lead on“Help us to be more externally focused!” is a common appeal from churches today, and many churches are learning that…
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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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How would this rule change your church?
in Lead onThere is a principle I try to live by: When I add something to my life, I try to remove…
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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…
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Quit…or Stick?
in Lead onSeth Godin’s little book, The Dip, addresses the question of when to quit and when to stick. The subtitle—a Little…
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8 Last-Minute VBS Recruiting Ideas
Help! How can we recruit more volunteers for Vacation Bible School? We need lots of workers! The best way to…
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Do You Know Which Hats You Need to Wear and How Often?
in Lead onI remember in a previous position being required to track my time between writing, editing, and web work. I also…