How to Recruit for a Successful Ministry
One of the biggest pain points children’s ministry directors face is how to recruit volunteers that love children, that want to serve, and that will stick around. To help ease…
Volunteer Management
Expert insights and tips to help you lead volunteers in your children’s ministry from Children’s Ministry Magazine!
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How to Make Training Meetings Magnetic
If you have challenges getting volunteers to attend training meetings, you’re not alone. Borrow these best practices for boosting your meeting attendance. 7 Tips for Magnetic Training Meetings 1. Create…
New Curriculum? Turn Your Volunteer’s Frown Upside Down
It was my first education committee meeting at a new church, and I was ecstatic. Months prior to officially joining the staff, I’d consulted with a few key leaders to…
No-Fail Ministry Volunteer Management Secrets
Uncovering the Secrets to Managing Your Children’s Ministry Volunteer Team If your ministry volunteer staff seems like a group of misfits, take another look at their personalities. Six months ago,…
The Most Surprising Reasons Why Volunteers Quit
Find out the top reasons why volunteers quit and learn how to keep your volunteers satisfied. Plus, discover local training for your entire team. John just filled the last Sunday…
The Best Guide to Alternative Service Opportunities for Volunteers
Your guide to alternative service opportunities for volunteers who don’t fit the mold… Samantha is a young, single mom who began attending your church two years ago. Her children love…
98 Ways to Say “Thank You!” to Your Volunteers
Gracias! Dankeschon! Merci! In any language, these ideas will help you say thank you and express your gratitude to volunteers’ hearts. “Thanks” is such a simple word, and it comes…
9 Reasons to Fire a Volunteer—and How to Do It
Letting someone go is tough. But here are 9 reasons you must fire a volunteer—and how to do it. After a month, it was apparent trouble was brewing in the…
14 Ways to Get Men More Involved in Ministry
Want to recruit more men? The truth is, we unintentionally do a lot of things that are a natural repellent for guys. Here’s how to get men more involved. The…
5 Ways To Care For Your Volunteers
We all know that eager (and reliable) volunteers can be hard to find. So once an A+ volunteer walks through your doors, you want to ensure they’ll stick around. But…
