{"id":19868,"date":"2014-06-24T03:00:34","date_gmt":"2014-06-24T09:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.churchvolunteercentral.com\/?post_type=cvdaily&p=19868"},"modified":"2016-09-07T18:33:33","modified_gmt":"2016-09-08T00:33:33","slug":"4-ways-to-make-passion-their-reason-for-serving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/blog\/training\/4-ways-to-make-passion-their-reason-for-serving\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Make Passion Their Reason for Serving"},"content":{"rendered":"

People today are not moved by a commitment to an organization as many were fifty years ago.\u00a0 My generation has seen too many institutions fail.\u00a0 Instead, we’re motivated by compassion for a cause<\/span>. People have to see that their volunteer work will make a tangible and substantial difference in the world.<\/em><\/p>\n

Recently, I spoke with a number of leaders from growing, dynamic church ministries. There is a word that continues to be used in these conversations:\u00a0passion.<\/strong>\u00a0Churches that are involving large percentages of members in ministry seem to have an ability to tap into, or even ignite, a deep passion for a particular ministry.<\/p>\n

Passion is the product of the Holy Spirit\u2019s work in a person\u2019s life. When a person is using his or her spiritual gifts to edify the Body of Christ and bring glory to God, there is a joy that only God can supply. When people fail to possess any passion for serving, church leaders need to take notice in order to turn things around.<\/p>\n

How can we foster passion-led service?
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1.\u00a0Throw away the commitment cards.<\/strong>\u00a0Help members understand their \u201cperfect fit\u201d through opportunities to discover and try new things. Guide these conversations with personal coaching and reflection.
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2.\u00a0Get personal.<\/strong>\u00a0Spend enough time with the members of your congregation to know who has what strengths and how God is working in their lives. No more \u201ccold calls\u201d for ministry placement.
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3.\u00a0Talk about passion<\/strong>. Help people see how God ignited\u00a0your<\/em>\u00a0passion and model this enthusiasm to others.
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4.\u00a0Help people see the positive life-changing results of their ministry.<\/strong>\u00a0Passion for ministry is fueled by Christ-honoring results. Let people tell their stories and God-sightings.<\/p>\n

When people see a connection between their serving and their passion— step back and let the action begin!<\/p>\n

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