Ministry Self Audit: Volunteer Recruiting

This is the third week of a three week series on how to grow your ministry or cause through the process of self-auditing. Throughout this series, you will discover areas you can improve in your full or lay leadership role.

Recruiting volunteers is often at the top of the list for any leader. It also requires the previous disciplines: people, purpose, structure, process, and balance. Recruiting can only be as successful as the health of the team you have built.

Are you reaching out to those not involved in ministry today to grow your team?
Recruiting requires more than a job posting at the events center or an announcement from the pulpit. Have a plan.

Does your team have a list of current job openings, with descriptions, that is shared with the church?
If people don’t know what will be expected of them, then they won’t sign up. If they do, they likely won’t stay and both you and the new team member won’t have an agreement on expectations.

Is your team prepared to integrate and train new volunteers if they show up today?
How do you train new team volunteers? Can anyone on your team train a new volunteer effectively?

Does your team have a documented interview process?
How are you ensuring that those joining your team have the proper skills and heart/attitude? Interview them first.

Does your team welcome new members, spending time and praying for them as they do long-time members?
Never allow your team to become a closed group (clique). Encourage existing team members to spend time with newbies.

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