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7 Steps to Leadership Development
“Who can we get to lead the evangelism committee this year? How about Sheila? She’s so friendly.” “We just can’t…
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6 Solutions for Finding Summer Volunteers
Looking for staffing solutions for the summer? Here are some ideas to consider… 1. Summer Interns – Local colleges and…
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What NOT to Do When You’re Desperate for Volunteers
Building a volunteer team is a never-ending process, especially if your ministry is growing. When we’re desperate for help our…
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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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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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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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A Fresh Look at Recruiting Church Volunteers for the Nursery
Nursery “duty” is a significant ministry. We must make sure we are recruiting church volunteers who understand the importance of…
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Desperate Times Don’t Call For Desperate Measures
In my first church staff position as a minister to children, I asked my supervising pastor what the secret to…
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Bulls-Eye Recruiting
“An employer who hires a fool or a bystander is like an archer who shoots at random.” Proverbs 26:10 The…
Training
Children’s ministry leaders and volunteers have many different roles and tasks to perform. Explore our training section to sharpen all of the skills required to put your best foot forward as you work to make Jesus irrisistable to kids.