tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584790939349877081.post2449709946442911844..comments2023-10-27T01:12:27.860+13:00Comments on CLIVE SMIT: Volunteers... The Church's Life BloodClive Smithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15832613964154722658noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584790939349877081.post-34796914321737442052008-03-30T20:42:00.000+13:002008-03-30T20:42:00.000+13:00I totally agree with you... asking the questions i...I totally agree with you... asking the questions is the only way to ensure that we stay sharp.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your thoughts.<BR/><BR/>CliveClive Smithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15832613964154722658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1584790939349877081.post-74327324046620475992008-03-28T11:43:00.000+13:002008-03-28T11:43:00.000+13:00Recruitment is one aspect of attracting volunteers...Recruitment is one aspect of attracting volunteers/leaders. Retention is another key aspect! Combine the two and you've got a winning formula. How valued are our volunteers feeling? Are they supported? Churches also need to be aware that they need to 'strike while the iron is hot'. Someone may be enthused about ministry but if things don't happen over an extended period and/or they aren't encouraged, they will take their passion elsewhere. I think it's good for all churches to do a mental audit of what things are like for their body of volunteers. If we want a good commitment from people, we need to make sure we also are committed to them. I think most churches do this well but asking ourselves these questions never hurts even if it just results in affirmation that yes, we're doing a good job. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com