Leverage Leverage comes from the word “lever”. One of six simple machines, a lever creates more force permitting us to move big rocks or open stuck doors. Similarly, High Impact volunteers can multiply force in any ministry. Let’s explore four ways: 1). Uncover that a...
I’m apprehensive; what will this church be like? Parking lot volunteers and greeters give a glance and offer, “Good morning, welcome to 1st Christian.” Each week, the same people perform their duty faithfully. Yet, why is it that I feel...
With many restrictions lifted, volunteers are beginning to return. As a Christian leader, what should you expect? And how should you deal with it? 1). EXPECT A MAD BREAKOUT! Air traffic increased by 500% on Memorial Day weekend. There is a mad rush to travel, to take...
An unexpected day off affords me the opportunity to catch up on things I’ve neglected, cross off overdue items on my to-do list, or do some real strategic thinking. COVID-19 has opened up far more than a day. We along with our volunteers may be trying to replace...
Question: Our church has an unwritten rule that we don’t recognize volunteers because it is flattery. That doesn’t “feel” right, but how do I distinguish between flattery and recognition? Answer: On the surface it may be difficult to...
