The Power of Volunteers in Youth and Children's Ministries | Season 5: Episode 1
08/29/23 • 22 min
In this episode, we walk through tales of memorable volunteers, the influences they wield on youth and children's ministries, and the lessons we can glean from their stories. Ever been amused by a volunteer who does something quirky? Or marveled at a longtime volunteer who creates a ‘happy place’ of serving within the church?
As we round off this episode, we lean into the life cycle and retention of volunteers. We share a poignant story, a single unpleasant encounter that drastically reshaped our volunteer recruitment process. We then tap into the art of trusting our instincts for volunteer selection and tactfully guiding volunteers onward when the time is right. Tune in and be inspired by the immense power volunteers offer to our communities.
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In this episode, we walk through tales of memorable volunteers, the influences they wield on youth and children's ministries, and the lessons we can glean from their stories. Ever been amused by a volunteer who does something quirky? Or marveled at a longtime volunteer who creates a ‘happy place’ of serving within the church?
As we round off this episode, we lean into the life cycle and retention of volunteers. We share a poignant story, a single unpleasant encounter that drastically reshaped our volunteer recruitment process. We then tap into the art of trusting our instincts for volunteer selection and tactfully guiding volunteers onward when the time is right. Tune in and be inspired by the immense power volunteers offer to our communities.
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Five-Minute Mentoring: First Step In Building Your Volunteer Ministry Team | Season 5: Episode 2
Ready to create a stellar volunteer team for your ministry?
Kirsten Knox will guide you through the process of choosing the best possible team for your ministry. We kickstart the discussion with an engaging debate about the greatest basketball players of all time, using this analogy to highlight the importance of selecting the best team for your ministry.
Tune in to learn how to begin your recruitment process by considering the best. Discover why it's crucial to maintain an open mind during the selection process and not prematurely dismiss potential volunteers. You'll find out how prayer and the wisdom of Jim Collins on having the right people on the 'bus' can guide you toward success in youth or children's ministries. Don't miss out on your chance to assemble your All-Star team. Unearth more gems of wisdom on building success in youth or children's ministries by visiting YMinstitutecom.
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Making Sense Of Ministry | Youth Ministry & Children's Ministry - The Power of Volunteers in Youth and Children's Ministries | Season 5: Episode 1
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Brian LawsonWelcome to the Making Sense Ministry podcast , a podcast designed to help you lead well ministry , transform your lives and impact generation . I'm Brian Lawson , back again with Kirsten Knox hey , kirsten .
Kirsten KnoxHey everybody , hey Brian .
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