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…
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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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…
8 Hidden Volunteers—and How to Recruit Them
If you’re willing to dig a little deeper to find awesome volunteers with amazing talent, get ready to look in places you haven’t before! Some volunteer position matches seem to…
What You Can Learn About Volunteers From the Hottest Team in the Midwest
Find out why these volunteers at East Tulsa Christian Church are so on fire. I’ve looked forward to introducing you to this team’s leader, who’s also the church’s children’s pastor–Cheryl…
