There is often an imbalance in the time & energy spent inviting people to church vs. following up with people who have attended. This is a problem because people often escape out “the back door” without notice. One of the most effective ways to counteract this is implementing a system to ensure effective follow-up in church.
We’ve all been there. Looking at your volunteer list or sending out scheduling requests with the daunting thought of “we don’t have enough volunteers”. We feel this, especially at times like the holidays or the summer. So what do you do? How can you find more people to serve? We have 3 proven strategies to mobilize volunteers that you can implement to grow your teams and find more people to serve.
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Overseeing and managing the finances of a church is a big responsibility. Often, this is best accomplished by forming a Church Finance Team consisting of people who work together to provide oversight and direction.
You don’t hear churches complain they have too many volunteers. Even when backed by a large staff, there’s always more that can be done to accomplish the church’s vision. If anything, there aren’t enough helping hands to fulfill every need. That’s why inspiring new volunteers is crucial.
Churches play a vital role in helping with natural disaster relief. But, it can be complicated. On the one hand, communities look to churches for leadership and ways to get involved. On the other hand, relief agencies have specialized resources and certified staff and volunteers in place to handle these types of situations. With so many people organizing recovery efforts, it becomes a challenge to know the most effective ways to impact your community.
Church growth strategies often focus on the adults in the community. Strategies, like boosting social media efforts, improving the message of sermons, and sending personal invitations, are all directed towards adults. Even opening up your facility for programs like after-school care or Mother’s Day Out are designed to inspire parents to get involved.
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