Stories (Blog)
Archives: July 2016
7 Tips to Welcoming New Volunteers
7/27/2016 in Category
By Bill Nance, a 15-year youth ministry veteran
I sat in my car with the hands on the wheel for a good couple minutes. I watched as the clock slowly ticked towards 7 pm. I tried to hold down... More
Volunteering: How Taking a Risk is Good for Everyone
7/20/2016 in Category
By Rachel Oliver
When I was asked to step in and lead the Bible study at the last minute, I could feel my heart beat quicken and my skin perspire. It would have been easy to say, “sorry no.”... More
Tips For Recruiting Volunteers
7/13/2016 in Category
By Vickie Greatwood, youth and young adult director at Francis Asbury United Methodist Church
When I first began in ministry, I had the misconception that everything had to be done by me.... More