How can we say thanks - Children's minister example

 

1. Words of thanks

 

2. Meaningful personalized gifts

 

3. Experiences with you

Take them to a conference

A concert

A nice dinner

 

4. Ask them what they need to be great - Equipping volunteers shows that you care and want the best for them. It also shows that you believe they are valuable to the ministry

resources

training events

 

5. Take time to get to know them and what energizes them

spiritual gifts inventory

personality inventories

 

6. Make a big deal about them in front of the church

shows the church that the ministry they are doing is important

encourages the volunteer

encourages others to volunteer

 

When recruiting volunteers, never say

Don't say "This is easy."

It won't take much time

You won't have to do much