The Small Church Ministry Podcast 011: Increase Your Pool of Church Volunteers & Identify the Right Ones Before You Ask | Volunteer Series Part 2
Mar 15, 2022
Discover the art of identifying potential volunteers before making the ask. By analyzing the 80% not currently serving, churches can uncover hidden talents and prevent burnout. Learn about matching roles to individual strengths and prioritizing character over mere experience. Embrace diversity to build effective teams, creating unity without uniformity. This approach not only enhances ministry but also aligns with what God is doing within the church community. Tune in for actionable insights that can transform volunteer engagement!
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Identify Before You Ask
- Identify volunteers before you ask to avoid overloading the same few people.
- Be intentional and prayerful in building a discovery list before inviting anyone.
The Cost Of Asking The Same People
- Asking the same familiar people perpetuates the 80/20 problem and leads to burnout.
- Inviting the wrong people damages ministries and relationships long-term.
Specify Qualities Not Quantity
- Define the specific qualities you need for a position, not just the headcount.
- Write the qualifications down and use them to guide where you search for people.