The Master Matters
In one short, and often-overlooked, parable (Luke 17:7-10), Jesus describes an aspect of our Christian service. He begins with three rhetorical questions: If your servant comes in from a day’s work in...
View Article15 Seconds to a New Ministry Idea
Don’t blink or you’ll miss it! Here’s a painless way to keep growing in your ministry skills and to find new ideas — even during summer vacation! As you travel this summer, be sure to save the church...
View Article6 Steps toward a Fabulous Fall
It’s deep summer—hazy and perhaps a bit lazy. But not yet crazy! Before you face the time crunch of late August … Before recruiting volunteers for fall programs puts you into a panic … Before you give...
View ArticleHow to Delegate (part 1)
“Don’t do anything yourself.” That’s the advice I once received from someone I trusted, a member of my advisory board. She claimed it was the key to effective ministry in churches. My friend wasn’t...
View ArticleHow to Delegate (part 2)
Delegating is a vital skill for church workers, both staff and volunteer leaders. (Scroll down or click here to see last week’s article about delegation.) Delegating takes time and effort. It involves...
View ArticleTrain Every Volunteer!
Employers train new hires. Teens are trained to drive. Personal trainers help you reach your exercise goals. Training is common everywhere . . . except the church. Most churches feel they’re doing well...
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Train EVERY Volunteer!
Editor’s note: This article, written by Karen Kogler, first appeared in Share in mid-July. Since we know many regular readers were on vacation then and since we believe so strongly in the importance of...
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