Volunteer Training Made Simple
In Ephesians 4:11-13, Paul states that the role of church leaders is “equipping the saints for the work of ministry.”
The result, he says, is unity and maturity. Training, then, is essential to both the design and health of the Church. In the same way you wouldn’t loan your car to someone without a license, why would we trust the work of the Church to untrained volunteers?
Healthy churches practice leadership development—not placement—as they equip their people. But successful training requires a combination of knowledge on how to do the work, experience doing the work, and coaching from a godly leader.
Despite the Ephesians 4 mandate, the reality is that only 1 in 4 churches have a plan to train and develop their leaders.
Studies show when asked why there is no plan in place to train leaders, most pastors say the same three things:
Scattered People: your leaders have a lot going on. Getting them all together to train, at the same time, is impossible.
Limited Time: pastors are busy; developing leaders takes time and most don’t know where to begin.
Lack of Trusted Content: getting unique training content for every leader in every ministry area is nearly impossible and prohibitively expensive.
We can help.
Whether they serve in the parking lot, the pulpit, or anywhere in between, we can help you provide all your leaders and volunteers with the right training at the right time.
leadership
As a leader, do you do everything yourself? Do you make all decisions and complete the tasks? What could happen in your leadership and ministry if you get out of the way and release others in what God has equipped and empowered them to do? Carey Nieuwhof examines growth barriers that often hold back and keep leaders from fulfilling their full potential. Carey discusses seven things leaders who multiply leaders know and do to better reach people with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
youth/student ministry
Teenagers learn by example, so they need strong, Christian leaders from whom they can learn and who they know cares about them. Ben Trueblood discusses student ministry expectations and commitment and how to engage teenagers as you serve. This includes practical tips for student ministry leaders including their time commitment to students, understanding the different roles they may play in the lives of students, and the importance of personal spiritual development.
small group ministry
Steve Gladen discusses basics for small groups including biblical foundation, types of groups, roles of group members, and leader preparation. He examines how small groups minister to the body of Christ and engage believers in application of biblical truth and knowledge and discusses prayer, communication, delegation, and review for small group leaders.
worship ministry
What Is Worship? Mike Harland examines how worship is our response to the revelation of God through the person of Jesus Christ and His written Word. Every worship ministry consists of many volunteers and leaders. So, who and what qualifies a person to serve in this ministry of the church? This examines the importance of authentic discipleship, not sacrificing character for talent, and how to respond if a new or non-Christian wants to be part of your worship ministry.
Kid’s MInistry
What is kids ministry? Why do we need it? Why should you serve? How do we accomplish it? Serving in kids ministry allows you to invest in the kids and families at your church and in your community. Jana Magruder introduces three components to a healthy kids ministry: kingdom expanding, heart transforming, and culture shaping. Chuck Peters discusses volunteer expectations and how kids need to know God’s Word and understand their identity in Jesus Christ.
safety & Security
Church safety and security aren’t topics you want to think about in a ministry setting. Jason Young examines the importance of thinking through your security dynamics in the rare occasion it becomes an issue. Jason also discusses how to respond to service disruptions, emergency response planning, and your church's traffic and parking plans. Dale Brooks discusses training your teams, assessing your church's security on premises, campus communications, background checks, and more.