Sold Out: 8 Critical Roles You Play in Selling Your Ministry
Being a ministry leader is a lot like being a salesperson. Here are eight critical roles you play in selling your ministry to your volunteers. Believe it or not, you’re…
Tag: Volunteer Management
How to Schedule Volunteer Training So People Show Up
Have you scheduled training only to have no one show up? Training can be tough—so use these no-fail tips to get volunteers to attend. Why do we need another meeting?…
Volunteer Devotion for Christmas: Big Presents, Little Package
Share a light-hearted moment of joy and discovery with the volunteer devotion for Christmas. You’ll need: a small matchbox stuffed completely with tiny items such as a staple, paper clip,…
10 Outstanding Ways to Thank Your Ministry Volunteers
Use these 10 creative ways to thank wonderful volunteers and let them know you appreciate them! Your volunteers go above and beyond their calling by faithfully serving—often without anyone ever…
Tips for Finding the Perfect Gift for Your Volunteers
Looking for the perfect gift for a volunteer? Look no further! Here are some tips for finding the right way to say express your thanks. My husband, Dan, is a…
Nativity Affirmation for Your Children’s Ministry Team
Here’s a simple nativity affirmation for your volunteers during Christmas parties or training times. Nativity Affirmation for Your Children’s Ministry Team Explain that your group is going to step into…
The 5 Keys to Recruiting a Strong Sunday School Team
Our friend Gina McClain, Director of Children’s Ministries at Faith Promise Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, shares the 5 keys to recruiting a strong Sunday school team. The 5 Keys to…
Changing Church Culture: The Case of Plentiful Workers
In a church culture where recruiting volunteers is often a mystery, one church has cracked the case! You might be skeptical if I tell you that Coastlands Church in Aptos,…
Keep Your Substitute Teachers From Sinking with a Substitute Kit
Looking for a way to keep your substitute teachers from sinking? Create a survival kit to help substitute teachers succeed. My phone rang early Sunday morning. I dreaded answering it.…
6 Ways to Get More Men Serving in Children’s Ministry
Use these 6 ways to get more men serving in children’s ministry. Real Men Do Teach! But historically, children’s ministry has been predominantly staffed by women. According to George Barna,…
