Engaging Volunteers in Ministry: A Deeper View of Stewardship
Purposes and Expectations
Purposes and Expectations Importance of leading faithbased volunteers WELL
Purposes and Expectations Importance of leading faithbased volunteers WELL Significant trends and implications for churches
Purposes and Expectations Importance of leading faithbased volunteers WELL Significant trends and implications for churches A framework for engaging volunteers in churches
The Ministry of Faith- Based Volunteers
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
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)
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)
Why is This Ministry Important?
Why is This Ministry Important? Much more than just getting the work done, assigning jobs
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
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
Leading Volunteers in Churches is Different
Leading Volunteers in Churches is Different Commitment is deep,long lasting and passionate
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
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
Leading Volunteers in Churches is Different 2
Leading Volunteers in Churches is Different 2 Head office is God
Leading Volunteers in Churches is Different 2 Head office is God We have our own language, customs and theology
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
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
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!
Living the Marks of Mission
Living the Marks of Mission Share the good news
Living the Marks of Mission Share the good news Teach new believers
Living the Marks of Mission Share the good news Teach new believers Help people in need
Living the Marks of Mission Share the good news Teach new believers Help people in need Work to make things fairer
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
The Theology Guiding our Actions
The Theology Guiding our Actions Stewardship
The Theology Guiding our Actions Stewardship Servant-Leadership
The Theology Guiding our Actions Stewardship Servant-Leadership Ministry of the Whole People of God
The Theology Guiding our Actions Stewardship Servant-Leadership Ministry of the Whole People of God Gifts Differing
The Theology Guiding our Actions Stewardship Servant-Leadership Ministry of the Whole People of God Gifts Differing Equipping the Saints
The Theology Guiding our Actions Stewardship Servant-Leadership Ministry of the Whole People of God Gifts Differing Equipping the Saints Evangelism
The Language Issue
Significant Trends for Church Leaders 11
Significant Trends for Church Leaders Wise consumers 11
Significant Trends for Church Leaders Wise consumers Short term jobs 11
Significant Trends for Church Leaders Wise consumers Short term jobs Seniors are in demand, not over the hill 11
Significant Trends for Church Leaders Wise consumers Short term jobs Seniors are in demand, not over the hill Seek personal impact 11
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
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
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
Significant Trends for Church 2 High expectations Two career families Families are different
Implications for Churches 13
Implications for Churches Carve up positions that are too large 13
Implications for Churches Carve up positions that are too large Design work that is repeatable 13
Implications for Churches Carve up positions that are too large Design work that is repeatable Family volunteering 13
Implications for Churches Carve up positions that are too large Design work that is repeatable Family volunteering Watch for burnout 13
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
Summary
Summary It s important to do this well
Summary It s important to do this well There is a theological ground underpinning for what we do
Summary It s important to do this well There is a theological ground underpinning for what we do Current trends influence our actions
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
Questions and Comments
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?
Next Time Practical advice on how to get started, with specific attention to designing and matching people and tasks