Why Volunteers Quit...

Ever wonder why volunteers quit?

Of course, there are a multitude of reasons. 

But I challenge you to consider the difference between...
using volunteers to build a ministry
OR
using ministry to build volunteers. 

Think about this...
1. Which of those two would the volunteers who serve in ministry with you say you'd fall? Explain.

2. Which of those two would you place Jesus? Why?

3. What about Paul? Why?

Why are these questions important?

Because volunteers know when they are simply being used to build a ministry. What volunteers really crave is to be a part of a ministry that builds them... so they can build others (aka, disciplemaking).

Show me a leader who has a difficult time keeping volunteers and I'll show you a person who is probably using volunteers to build a ministry rather than using ministry to build volunteers.

This is one of the primary reasons volunteers quit.

Sorry, but it's true:
Volunteers don't usually quit ministries, they quit leaders.

If that's true, then the next question must be:
How do we use ministry to build volunteers rather than use volunteers to build ministry?


Start here: A Handbook for Working with Ministry Volunteers!



If You Need Training for Volunteers...
* For Volunteer Youth Leaders
* For All Ministry Volunteers
* Disciplemaking Training for Volunteers

You, Me, and Coffee Monday... 
Let me encourage you and and make you think 1 stinking time a week (usually Monday morning) with a virtual Cup O' Joe with Bill in your email inbox. Two Simple Steps...
1. Go here and submit your email.
2. Go to your email and click the Feedburner confirmation link.
You can unsubscribe at any time with no questions asked simply by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email you receive from Cup O' Joe with Bill. Honest. You got nothing to lose. Try it.

Comments

Dave VM. said…
Thanks Bill, you encourage us greatly.

Dave and Betsy

We are completely on board. Thanks
4:07 PM
Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The Disciplemaking Genius of Jesus training experiences 2023

Image
There’s a lot of talk about disciplemaking these days. But what does disciplemaking  really  look like for you in your everyday, real life? That's what we'll explore together. Bring your Bible, some friends, and your sense of humor. What? With a focus on Jesus, we'll explore how to be a disciple—who makes disciples—who make more disciples. Session 1 Be a Disciple (D1) Everything in life will try to pull you off the simplicity of following Jesus together with others. Session 2 Who Makes Disciples (D2) Following Jesus isn’t a subject to be mastered, but an infectious way of life that is lived together and shared with others. Session 3 Who Make More Disciples (D3) If those we disciple don’t make more disciples, then we haven’t made disciples like Jesus. When? 8 AM to 12:30 PM (light lunch included) Where? * Saturday morning, January 28th, 2023, at CrossPoint Church, Morton, IL * Saturday morning, February 4th, Harvest Time Bible Church, Rock Falls, IL * S
Read more

What God Is Doing—Summer Ministry Fun 2022

Image
"Not to us, O LORD, not to us, but to your name goes all the glory for your unfailing love and faithfulness."  —Psalms 115:1  At  Lifest in Oshkosh, WI . We did   this interactive disciplemaking training experience  at Lifest. Hanging out with the legendary Bob Lenz at Lifest. When your longtime friends from NE spend the night at the Allison Hotel. Preaching in the morning services at The Encounter in East Peoria, IL—with Pastor Tracey Pfeiffer. Join us for this training experience ! Some of our disciplemaking friends, their families, and some of our neighbors gathered for TIME TOGETHER for brats, root beer floats, and  disciplemaking friendships . Pastor Dan Johnston of CrossPoint Church preaches through The Disciplemaking Genius of Jesus on Sunday mornings. You're invited to join us for disciplemaking training on Saturday morning, September 17 in Morton, IL, or on Saturday morning, October 1 in Gifford, IL. Contact me and I'll let you know details. Our friend, C
Read more

The Elvis Church: Has Your Church Left the Building?

Image
  If video doesn't appear, go here . Don't know where to start? Start here... 1. If you're still wondering: What does disciplemaking look like in the church ? 2. A true short story: What if the church joined its people on mission ? 3.  This IS the plan.  (short video) 4.  Explore how Jesus did it—and continues to do it . 5.  Explore bringing THIS training experience to your ministry and church . Let me encourage you and make you think every Monday !
Read more