Ever wonder why volunteers don’t seem to stick around? They may be feeling defeated and frustrated but not know what to do about it. Here are some ideas to help you identify, face and ultimately overcome these obstacles! Obstacle 1: They don’t feel they are making a difference. Volunteers need to feel they’re getting something [...]
I almost felt guilty. You know the feeling, I’m sure. Maybe you are feeling guilty now, or you did yesterday, or one time last week. The cause of this guilt? Taking time out of your busy schedule to take care of yourself. To relax. To have fun. Now, you know what I’m talking about, don’t [...]
Today we are going to finish our sweet ABC’s of appreciation and team building.These ideas will help you encourage, thank, and celebrate your team through the simple use of chocolate and other sweets. Be sure to share your ideas to help us finish the alphabet in the comments section… Did you bring me anything? If you [...]
To celebrate Valentine’s week, we are learning the ABC’s of using chocolate as a tool for encouragement, team building, and FUN in your ministry. Always bring the best. Yes, it may cost a little more, but nobody wants to eat cheap chocolate. (I don’t know about you, but I hate it when people try to [...]
In honor of Valentine’s Day I want to talk about an underutilized resource you have at your disposal. It can bring people together, make a team member feel valued, and raise the morale of your team. Have you guessed what it is? Chocolate! Yes, I’m serious. Don’t believe me? Listen to this… In a recent study, [...]
Our guest post is from Brian Walton, senior pastor of Calvary Christian Church in Winchester, KY. He has some great tips on how to give positive feedback to team members—and how important it is. See what you can learn…and put into practice today! One staff member whom I love and respect dearly confronted me a [...]
Today I’m thrilled to be able introduce you to Eugenia Freiburger. She serves as adjunct faculty for two seminaries in Richmond, VA and also as a consultant helping churches develop an equipping culture. She willingly shares what she has learned about church culture and serving with leaders around the world. We’re excited to have her [...]
“A volunteer from the church was arrested today for sexual assault on a 14-year old girl.” It took me a minute to process my husband’s words. Unfortunately, a few minutes later I was reading the newspaper article about the incident and the circumstances that led to his arrest. While the alleged abuse did not happen [...]
Jeremy Amick raises some compelling questions in his post, Whose Job Is It Anyway? Whether we are staff or volunteer, paid or unpaid, how we answer these questions influences how we view serving. I challenge each of us to read this with an open mind and consider our own attitudes and beliefs about our role [...]
“Each volunteer we add means that one more Christ follower is discovering the thrill of serving…” (Bill Hybels,The Church Leader’s Answer Book) Today’s challenge: Put into words the “thrill” you get through serving. It doesn’t have to be eloquent or polished; in fact, the simpler the better. Now, share this with one person this week. [...]
