A Pastor shares 3 tips to recruit (and retain) #kidmin volunteers

This guest blog is by Matt Norton, former Crosspoint camp director, currently the senior pastor at First Baptist Church Pine Bluff, Arkansas.  Matt loves to chase storms and is certified by the National Weather Service as an amateur storm spotter.

To recruit (and retain) volunteers for your ministry, use these 3 strategies:

1. Show off the children's ministry to the whole church.  Involve the kids in worship services, have them talk about ministry projects, and let the church see the value of what is happening in the children's department.
2. Recruit volunteers personally.  Be intentional about it and approach them with confidence.  Go to those with gifts that would fit well with children's ministry.  Mass announcements don't work very often.
3. Develop your volunteers.  Have a specific job for them and make it clear what is needed.  People quit volunteering if they feel inadequate or unused.  Your volunteers will give even more if you are giving time and energy to invest in them.

Here's one final thought... Since God has entrusted a great task to you to spiritually nurture children, don’t forget to allow Him to spiritually nurture you.  Take the opportunity to worship.  Allow your pastor to feed you and challenge you to strive for excellence for the glory of God!

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