Three Needs of Potential VolunteersTo be successful to meet our own needs in recruiting small-group leaders who are healthy and able to go the distance, we need to meet their three key needs. We must show them that their role is manageable , one that they are competent to perform, and... Likes [7]Comments [0] TAGS: small group recruiting, small group leadership
A+ RecruitingPutting the right people in the right seats can be one of the most daunting responsibilities you have as you develop and build your small-group ministry teams. Following these guidelines will help ensure that you "make the grade" when recruiting and... Likes [2]Comments [3] TAGS: recruiting
Qualities, Not QualificationsSeems like we just get into summer-and it's time to start thinking about fall volunteer recruitment. If you plan to expand your team of small group leaders, or need to replace those who step down, it may seem like searching for a needle in a haystack.... Likes [1]Comments [0]
"No" Means... Well, What DOES It Mean?Hearing people say “no” is part of the process of inviting people to serve in ministry. They’re not saying no to you, but to the opportunity to serve. Try to keep this perspective, since the more people you invite, the more you’ll hear that word! When... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, recruiting
You're the One That I Want, Part 2: The AskIn my last article [http://www.smallgroupministry.com/dbUpdate.asp?Type=Article&ID=835], we looked at what it takes to create a compelling “back story” before recruiting volunteers for your small-group ministry. It’s important to define first what you... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, recruiting
You're the One That I Want, Part 1: The Back StoryYes, the title to this article is to be sung to that peppy little tune from “Grease.” You remember that classic ending, with John Travolta and Olivia Newton John cavorting around the end-of-school carnival. They’re both so happy to have finally agreed... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, recruiting
Slowing Down the Revolving DoorDoes your small-group ministry have a revolving door? Do leaders come and go so fast that your head is spinning just trying to keep up? Leadership turnover is a common frustration that seems to be the norm within small-group ministry. Even in the... Likes [0]Comments [0] TAGS: leadership, recruiting