Engaging Volunteers in Ministry:

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1 Engaging Volunteers in Ministry: A Deeper View of Stewardship

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3 Purposes and Expectations

4 Purposes and Expectations Importance of leading faithbased volunteers WELL

5 Purposes and Expectations Importance of leading faithbased volunteers WELL Significant trends and implications for churches

6 Purposes and Expectations Importance of leading faithbased volunteers WELL Significant trends and implications for churches A framework for engaging volunteers in churches

7 The Ministry of Faith- Based Volunteers

8 The Ministry of Faith- Based Volunteers Encourages all people to engage, get involved is a meaningful way, helping people grow in faith and feel connected to God s mission

9 The Ministry of Faith- Based Volunteers Encourages all people to engage, get involved is a meaningful way, helping people grow in faith and feel connected to God s mission Includes volunteers in all aspects of church (elected positions, programs and service inside and outside in the community)

10 The Ministry of Faith- Based Volunteers Encourages all people to engage, get involved is a meaningful way, helping people grow in faith and feel connected to God s mission Includes volunteers in all aspects of church (elected positions, programs and service inside and outside in the community)

11 Why is This Ministry Important?

12 Why is This Ministry Important? Much more than just getting the work done, assigning jobs

13 Why is This Ministry Important? Much more than just getting the work done, assigning jobs Volunteers who are excited and committed to what they are doing enhance their relationship with God

14 Why is This Ministry Important? Much more than just getting the work done, assigning jobs Volunteers who are excited and committed to what they are doing enhance their relationship with God Well engaged faith-based volunteers draw others seeking a more meaningful connection with God

15 Leading Volunteers in Churches is Different

16 Leading Volunteers in Churches is Different Commitment is deep,long lasting and passionate

17 Leading Volunteers in Churches is Different Commitment is deep,long lasting and passionate Congregation is like an extended family, with all the joys and conflicts found there

18 Leading Volunteers in Churches is Different Commitment is deep,long lasting and passionate Congregation is like an extended family, with all the joys and conflicts found there Expectations of clergy and lay leaders may be unreasonable

19 Leading Volunteers in Churches is Different 2

20 Leading Volunteers in Churches is Different 2 Head office is God

21 Leading Volunteers in Churches is Different 2 Head office is God We have our own language, customs and theology

22 Leading Volunteers in Churches is Different 2 Head office is God We have our own language, customs and theology Our identities get wrapped up in our role

23 Leading Volunteers in Churches is Different 2 Head office is God We have our own language, customs and theology Our identities get wrapped up in our role Power issues are often present, but hardly ever named

24 Leading Volunteers in Churches is Different 2 Head office is God We have our own language, customs and theology Our identities get wrapped up in our role Power issues are often present, but hardly ever named Burn out for some, rust out for others!

25 Living the Marks of Mission

26 Living the Marks of Mission Share the good news

27 Living the Marks of Mission Share the good news Teach new believers

28 Living the Marks of Mission Share the good news Teach new believers Help people in need

29 Living the Marks of Mission Share the good news Teach new believers Help people in need Work to make things fairer

30 Living the Marks of Mission Share the good news Teach new believers Help people in need Work to make things fairer Look after the planet

31 The Theology Guiding our Actions

32 The Theology Guiding our Actions Stewardship

33 The Theology Guiding our Actions Stewardship Servant-Leadership

34 The Theology Guiding our Actions Stewardship Servant-Leadership Ministry of the Whole People of God

35 The Theology Guiding our Actions Stewardship Servant-Leadership Ministry of the Whole People of God Gifts Differing

36 The Theology Guiding our Actions Stewardship Servant-Leadership Ministry of the Whole People of God Gifts Differing Equipping the Saints

37 The Theology Guiding our Actions Stewardship Servant-Leadership Ministry of the Whole People of God Gifts Differing Equipping the Saints Evangelism

38 The Language Issue

39 Significant Trends for Church Leaders 11

40 Significant Trends for Church Leaders Wise consumers 11

41 Significant Trends for Church Leaders Wise consumers Short term jobs 11

42 Significant Trends for Church Leaders Wise consumers Short term jobs Seniors are in demand, not over the hill 11

43 Significant Trends for Church Leaders Wise consumers Short term jobs Seniors are in demand, not over the hill Seek personal impact 11

44 Significant Trends for Church Leaders Wise consumers Short term jobs Seniors are in demand, not over the hill Seek personal impact Fear of overcommitment 11

45 Significant Trends for Church Leaders Wise consumers Short term jobs Seniors are in demand, not over the hill Seek personal impact Fear of overcommitment No one asked me! 11

46 Significant Trends for Church Leaders Wise consumers Short term jobs Seniors are in demand, not over the hill Seek personal impact Fear of overcommitment No one asked me! Litigiousness and liability issues 11

47 Significant Trends for Church 2 High expectations Two career families Families are different

48 Implications for Churches 13

49 Implications for Churches Carve up positions that are too large 13

50 Implications for Churches Carve up positions that are too large Design work that is repeatable 13

51 Implications for Churches Carve up positions that are too large Design work that is repeatable Family volunteering 13

52 Implications for Churches Carve up positions that are too large Design work that is repeatable Family volunteering Watch for burnout 13

53 Implications for Churches Carve up positions that are too large Design work that is repeatable Family volunteering Watch for burnout Size and location of church MATTER! 13

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55 Summary

56 Summary It s important to do this well

57 Summary It s important to do this well There is a theological ground underpinning for what we do

58 Summary It s important to do this well There is a theological ground underpinning for what we do Current trends influence our actions

59 Summary It s important to do this well There is a theological ground underpinning for what we do Current trends influence our actions There s a framework to organize our approach

60 Questions and Comments

61 Deepening the Learning: Reflection Time What are the areas of the cycle that our church does well? What areas of the cycle do we do less well?

62 Next Time Practical advice on how to get started, with specific attention to designing and matching people and tasks