Honestly don't know why anyone trusts me to train volunteers. Half the time I'm figuring it out as I go and praying nobody notices I'm completely winging it.

But I've stumbled across some stuff that actually helps people instead of making them more confused or terrified.

Today we're talking about volunteer training resources that work in the real world - from short videos people will actually watch to background checks that don't require law degrees to buddy systems for the chronically lazy. Plus why long manuals are basically useless and nobody reads them anyway.

If you're tired of volunteers quitting after their first disaster and ready for training that doesn't suck, this one's for you. Fair warning: you might have to admit you don't know everything and let experienced volunteers do the teaching.

For ministry leaders, volunteer coordinators, and anyone who's discovered that throwing people into chaos and hoping for the best isn't actually a training strategy.

Check out KidsMinistry.Blog for more ideas, tips, and resources to help your Children's Ministry thrive!