Why are some people afraid to volunteer? What is so scary about serving the Lord? Maybe the problem is created more by the leadership than by the one being asked to serve. The solution is found in smaller proportions. For example, in our backyard, we have a unique species called a worm snake. These areContinue reading “Big Scary Volunteer Jobs!”
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Four Hurdles For Volunteers (created by Church Leaders)
There is a reason that the average church has 20% or less of the members serving in ministry. Church leaders create too many hurdles. Often this is unintentional, but it warrants our attention. Is it possible that we are making ministry service difficult for most believers? There are four particular hurdles that I want toContinue reading “Four Hurdles For Volunteers (created by Church Leaders)”
A Quick Guide to Spiritual Gift Discovery
First of all, God is not playing a “hide and seek” game with spiritual gifts. It has been biblically established in the last post that every follower of Christ has at least one gift for the purpose of ministry in the Church. So how does God reveal these to believers? There are many theories thatContinue reading “A Quick Guide to Spiritual Gift Discovery”
Eye-opening Change (5 Things Series)
What motivates people? Hundreds of millions of Americans will get up tomorrow morning and go to work to make some money. Others will head off to school to gain knowledge and job skills for a higher standard of living. But what motivates volunteers? Some lend a hand to others for self-satisfying reasons. Yet, the followerContinue reading “Eye-opening Change (5 Things Series)”
Feedback Friendly Leadership
Not everyone enjoys receiving criticism, but most appreciate some honest feedback. The encouragement and correction of others keeps our motives and our moves in check. We need people in our lives who will offer guidance in our weaker areas and an appropriate accolade when we “get it right.” Years ago, I bought an intriguing gadgetContinue reading “Feedback Friendly Leadership”
Connection Failure: From Community to “Me-ism” (Ministry Trends Series)
Is it better for a person not to serve if the motive involves a selfish interest? If someone had a personal motive for serving, should a church leader say “no” to the request? When I consider the teachings of the Bible, there is no instance where a person accomplished anything of value by himself orContinue reading “Connection Failure: From Community to “Me-ism” (Ministry Trends Series)”
How Volunteer Ministry Can Go Terribly Wrong
Objects that are misplaced can create a frustrating situation. I should know. My Mom was not kidding when she said, “You’d loose your head if it were not attached.” However, in the church, people that are misplaced constitute a tragedy. Every believer has the greatest power force in the world and has been gifted forContinue reading “How Volunteer Ministry Can Go Terribly Wrong”
Shepherding Well 