Leaders and volunteers often struggle to find the time to connect with God while tackling work, family, and their volunteer service. I understand, as I’ve struggled with this from time-to-time as well. Let’s understand what true fellowship with God looks like and how we can focus our time to develop this fellowship.
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I have put together a free Volunteer Recruiting Plan PDF for leaders. This PDF allows leaders to outline their recruiting plan using the process provided in the FREE Recruiting Volunteers eBook. This form also makes …
Volunteers should be honored by giving them a vision. This vision is what makes giving their spare time worthwhile. It helps them to understand that the work they do means something. It helps motivate them …
Another way to honor your volunteers is to ask for their input. When was the last time, as a leader, that you asked for their input about the team? Here are some ideas on what …
This week’s video pick is a 9 minute video from Hillsong Australia, previewing their upcoming 2008 Hillsong Live album, ‘This Is Our God’. It is a powerful video that everyone should watch:
“It was a night …
As a software developer and architect, I spend a lot of time trying to identify the best possible solution to a business problem. The solution usually has to offer a benefit, then offer that benefit …
Have you heard of the Broken Windows Theory? From Wikipedia:
“The theory states that it is easier to solve a small problem before it becomes a big problem. For example, if one person tags (graffiti) the …
Are you honoring your volunteers by allowing them to target excellence in what they do?
Tony Dye recently posted an article titled “Adequate”:
“Why don’t we have excellent? Perhaps three reasons: 1) We don’t know of …
This week’s featured video is from Toby Walters, who has been leading worship at my church home. Check out his website and Myspace page to listen to more songs and find out when his upcoming …
As a follow-up to the FREE Recruiting Volunteers eBook, I have put together a free Volunteer Job Description PDF available for immediate download. This form uses the format from the example job descriptions to help …
Just about every team has at least one creative volunteer. Are you allowing your team to be creative, not just perfect, in their execution? James Marsters, actor and musician, offered a great example of perfection …