The Small Church Ministry Podcast 179: Stop Using People: Volunteers Aren’t a Workforce—They’re Your Ministry
We’re kicking off our 4-part anniversary series: “Off Script: Five Years Later & Still Saying What No One Else Will.”
This series names what’s broken in church culture—and calls us to something better. From power dynamics to discipleship, we’re going there.
Today’s episode tackles a common problem: treating volunteers like a workforce instead of ministry partners. This mindset leads to burnout, disconnection, and people feeling used—not valued.
We’ll explore how to move from a task-based model to a relational one that reflects Jesus’ heart for ministry.
In this episode:
1. Why treating volunteers as workers leads to burnout
2. Helpers vs. true ministry partners
3. How to build a culture where volunteers feel valued
4. The power of shared ownership in ministry
If your church is stuck in a “fill-the-slot” mindset, this episode is your invitation to rethink volunteer ministry.
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