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Tips for Effective Volunteer Recruiting

In a volunteer recruiting rut? Join our conversation with veteran recruiters to discover their secrets for effective recruiting that stands the test of time! Will the kids in your ministry…

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Where Do I Find Great Volunteers for Special Needs Classrooms?

Finding volunteers called to service in special needs ministry may be one of your most difficult tasks. In my experience, I’ve found volunteers who are a great fit through the…

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Top 10 Behind-the-Scenes Children’s Ministry Volunteer Roles

Consider recruiting these 10 behind-the-scenes volunteer roles to serve in children’s ministry at your church.   When you picture “children’s ministry volunteers,” you may see teachers, worship leaders, and classroom helpers.…

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3 Key Steps to Solve Your Volunteer Crisis

Do you have a volunteer crisis? Is your children’s ministry in a state of chaos because you don’t have enough volunteers? Take this quiz. Volunteer Crisis Quiz Do you ever…

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7 Ways to Create Irresistible Volunteer Training Events

Getting volunteers to attend volunteer training can be a challenge, but one you can overcome. Your volunteers will love attending training when you follow these tips! When volunteers sign up…

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3 Quick and Simple Devotions to Encourage Your Volunteers

Use these three devotions to encourage your volunteers in a brief team meeting or full training. 3 Quick Devotions to Encourage Your Volunteers Devotion #1: On the Spot Encourage your…

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11 Ways to Challenge Your Volunteers to Grow Their Faith

This post contains affiliate links. See bottom of post for details.   Just as Jesus’ investment in the 12 disciples resulted in future generations of disciples, your investment in your…

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New Curriculum? Turn Your Volunteer’s Frown Upside Down

Is your new curriculum not a fan-favorite of your volunteers? Here’s how to turn your volunteer’s frown upside down! It was my first education committee meeting at a new church,…

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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,…

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50 Inexpensive Volunteer Affirmation Ideas From the Grocery Store

We’ve compiled 50 inexpensive volunteer affirmation ideas that you can find in your local grocery store. Simply attach a note and voilà!  What’s something we all have to do at…

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4 Handmade Volunteer Appreciation Christmas Gifts

Use these 4 creative, handmade gift ideas to show appreciation for your volunteers this Christmas. Looking for a great way to tell your volunteers just how much you appreciate them…

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60 Ways to Thank Volunteers

Volunteers are important. Without their faithful help, your ministry couldn’t happen. Here are oodles of quick ideas that will help you celebrate and say thanks to your volunteers. 60 Ways…

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Children’s Ministry: Here’s Why What You Do Matters

Dear children’s ministry leader: This Thanksgiving, know that the kids and families you serve are thankful for you! You make an eternal difference in kids’ lives. So thank you!  In…

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7 Things to Do When Short on Children’s Ministry Volunteers

With these seven things to do when short on children’s ministry volunteers, you’ll solve a volunteer crisis quickly. If you’re staring at empty rooms and you can hear the impending…

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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. Recognizing others isn’t always easy…

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10 Best Ways to Ask a Volunteer to Serve

Check out the 10 best ways to ask a volunteer to serve—from an experienced advertising director. You’ve scouted the best prospects for your volunteer positions, you’ve made lists and organizational…

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Your Volunteers Will Never Stay: Reducing Volunteer Turnover

Your hard-won volunteers will serve—for a while. But then they’ll go. Here’s world-class advice on managing volunteer turnover. 1. Appreciate everyone, but focus on your core. Appreciate everyone, but focus…

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How to Find Service Opportunities for Out-of-the-Box 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…

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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…

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How to Equip Your Teen Volunteers to Take the Lead in Children’s Ministry

Looking to expand your children’s ministry volunteer team? Learn how teen volunteers can take your ministry to the next level. When kids finally graduate to a church’s junior or senior…

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The Most Surprising Reasons Why Volunteers Quit

Find out the top reasons why volunteers quit and learn how to keep your team satisfied.  John just filled the last Sunday school teacher slot. He heaves a sigh of…

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