It is so simple, yet it can be so very difficult. The secret to successful ministry can be summed up in one word… communication. If your volunteers don’t know that you appreciate them, why should they stay? How do we convey that appreciation? By communicating it. How do the children know we care? When we … [Read more…]
May is a time that most are wrapping up their Awana year and it is often a time that people look at recruiting for the next Awana year. The one “selling point” that I always share is that Awana is a great ministry to serve, because you come, you get blessed, and you go home! What … [Read more…]
The end of the Awana year is fast approaching and this is the time of year that Commanders and Directors get nervous wondering if their volunteer staff will return the following fall, or will they disappear over the summer? Unfortunately, if you’re a commander or director and you are thinking about this now, it may … [Read more…]
It’s a common question, how can I show appreciation to those who give of their time in ministry to children? For me, the best gift I have received is a heart felt, hand written note or card from a child or their parent sharing how their life has been impacted. I cherish those notes, cards … [Read more…]
Larry Fowler’s recent book was released a few weeks ago. Larry takes a look at the account of Nehemiah, when Nehemiah led the people to reconstruct the city wall, and applies many principles found there in working with volunteers. An excellent concept Larry uses is to have an extra-Biblical account from Uzziel introducing each chapter. … [Read more…]