Tag: Volunteers
Pastoral Burnout and the Need to Delegate Church Administration
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by paperwork, schedules, and budgets, leaving little time to focus on preaching, counseling, and shepherding? If so, you’re not alone. Many pastors experience burnout, and one major cause is the struggle to balance ministry responsibilities with administrative tasks. You got into ministry to preach the Word and lead people to… Read more
Practical Steps for Engaging People Through Your Events – Part 2
How do most people physically interact with your church for the first time? Chances are someone new to the neighborhood didn’t call and schedule a meeting with you. While a few might have met you through counseling or a chance encounter, that’s the exception, not the rule. Nearly everyone experiences your church culture through one… Read more
How To Welcome First Time Guest: Part 2 – Crafting a First-Time Guest Experience
Congratulations! You’ve done the hard work of crafting an inviting and spiritually enriching worship experience. You’ve set up small groups, classes, events, and kids’ programming that foster spiritual growth in your church. People visit and seemingly leave with a positive impression. But here’s the problem: the church isn’t growing. The math seems simple—if new people… Read more
How to Welcome First-Time Guests: Part 1 – Building Genuine Connections
When Was the Last Time You Were a Guest at a Church? Do you remember the uncertainty of not knowing where to park, how to dress, or where to go once you arrive? For many, visiting a church for the first time can feel like stepping onto a car dealership lot. Many guests walk in… Read more
Not Every Role Can be Hired: Developing High Capacity Volunteers
The people of the church make ministry happen—whether opening doors, teaching children, or mixing sound; a church without a vibrant serving culture simply is not healthy. Seminary taught us Paul’s admonishment to ministers to “equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up” (Eph 4:12). However, how… Read more
