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We\u2019re in a time where three unique generations are converging\u2014and sometimes clashing\u2014within the church and maybe within your ministry. As you aim to recruit people from different generations, motivate them according to the way they\u2019re wired.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let Boomers be the change<\/b>.\u00a0 This generation is looking to change the world; serving in your ministry is a great opportunity to do so. Many Boomers have big dreams of making a difference. This is where you come in. When you ask someone from this generation to join your team, convey what a difference the person\u2019s specific service will make. You\u2019re not asking someone to \u201cfill a hole\u201d; you\u2019re asking a specific someone to tackle a specific need\u2014and join you on a great adventure to change the world.<\/p>\n

Offer Gen Xers ways to take charge<\/b>. This generation is often self-guided, so an effective recruiting pitch might include an offer to take charge of an aspect of the ministry. A word of caution, though: This self-reliance can translate into a Lone-Ranger mentality. It\u2019s not that Gen Xers want to push back against your authority or don\u2019t need help, it\u2019s just that they\u2019re used to taking care of things themselves. So if they have a small group, they want to choose the topic and lead without interference (unless circumstances warrant it). You\u2019ll need to clearly define your expectations and the boundaries of their role.<\/p>\n

Make Millennials\u2019 efforts matter<\/b>. This generation considers causes important. They\u2019re used to volunteering and giving their time to charities, and there\u2019s no generation that\u2019s made social justice such a hot topic. Tap into that desire when you ask a Millennial onto your team. Serving in your ministry is a way to make a difference at home right now\u2014your job is to convince them of that. Millennials want to know the work they\u2019re doing is important. For Millennials, this knowledge is key to getting them on your team\u2014and keeping them.<\/p>\n

Having people from different generations on your ministry team is a beautiful and biblical thing. With a little forethought and intentional awareness, it can also be an inclusive, individualized, and rewarding experience for the entire range of your volunteer demographic.<\/p>\n

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[Excerpted from the May\/June 2014 issue of Children’s Ministry <\/a>magazine.]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re in a time where three unique generations are converging\u2014and sometimes clashing\u2014within the church and maybe within your ministry. As you aim to recruit people from different generations, motivate them according to the way they\u2019re wired. Let Boomers be the change.\u00a0 This generation is looking to change the world; serving in your ministry is a great opportunity to do so. 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