By John Chase
After conducting a research study to discover best practices of actively engaged volunteers within a megachurch, I discovered 7 ways to engage church volunteers. If you missed Part 1, you can read it here.
5. Volunteer Recognition Matters
A culture of ...
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What is the “Becoming a Church that Cares Well for the Abused” curriculum?
By Brad Hambrick
Becoming a Church that Cares Well for the Abused (churchcares.com) is a training experience designed to equip the church on how to respond well to the initial report of abuse. This free resource brings together top experts in the areas of social work, law ...
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10 Ways An Intentional Congregational Survey Builds a 10X Strong MultiSite Church Start
By Bryan Rose
In a MultiSite Church, an intentional congregational survey can be one of the most useful tools to plan and prepare the campus launch team. By intentionally creating an assessment of your church, using localized vision and vernacular, a precisely designed survey ...
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7 Ways to Engage Church Volunteers, Part 1
By John Chase
In 2014, I conducted a research study to discover best practices of actively engaged volunteers within a megachurch. The combined data analyses revealed successful volunteer programs are contingent upon several key factors. Chief among them? You guessed ...
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Avoiding Ministry Isolationism
By Steven Ackley
An important part of young adult ministry in the local church is navigating the tension between a strong, healthy, and vibrant ministry and siloing the ministry. Sometimes, young adult ministries seem to be thriving numerically, but there is isolationism and ...
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Three Objectives for a Short-Term Missions Trip
By Scott Logsdon
When it comes to an international missions trip, there are all kinds of objectives for which you could plan. To start, work under the direction of your church and in partnership with the gospel ministers who serve in the area where your team will be going. ...
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