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Episode 144: How To Recruit Volunteers Without Leaving The House

The circumstances of today don’t allow us to connect with parishioners like we usually do. We limited Masses irregular face-to-face interaction; we have to rethink how we are recruiting and invite volunteers into ministry.

In this episode, Chris shares how we can effectively recruit volunteers when we can’t do it face-to-face.

In this episode, we reference:

PSG’s master class on Recruiting, Training, and Sustaining Volunteers For Missionary Discipleship

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Episode 78: Connecting One on One With Your Volunteers

Volunteers are an essential aspect of Church ministry and require vision, clarity, and encouragement. In this episode, Chris and John explore how to best connect and manage your volunteers in your ministry, including scheduling regular One on One’s (1:1’s).

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Episode 53: Avoiding Volunteer Burn-Out

Burn-out is an all-too-real thing in our Churches. Yet, it is something that can be avoided. In this episode, John and Chris share what volunteers can do to avoid their own burn-out and fatigue. At the same time, we also share some strategies for church leaders to help them avoid burning out their volunteers.

If you haven’t listened to episode 2, “Volunteers, I know I need them, but how do I get them?”, we encourage you to take a listen.

Also, Chris wrote a blog post on this very subject which can be found here.

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Episode 28: How to Fire a Volunteer

Before firing a volunteer, there are steps that ministry leaders should take to help support that volunteer. Follow these steps and perhaps you’ll never have to fire a volunteer. But, if you have to fire a volunteer, there’s some guidance for that.

We’d also love to know who’s volunteers have the best stink face! You have to listen if you want to learn more.

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Episode 17: Lenten Journey of Creative Ideas and Best Practices

lent-journey-best-practicesThe season of purple in the Catholic Church brings about an opportunity for transformation. People are primed to jump into the mystery of Lent and to challenge themselves in new ways to become closer to God and to make themselves better.

Join Chris Wesley and John Rinaldo as they delve into some creative ideas and best practices to bring the Lenten journey alive to those in your community.

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Episode 12: Greeters, Ushers, and Hospitality: Helping People Feel Welcomed at Church

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Do people feel welcome in your church? That is a question that all ministry leaders need to ask themselves. In this episode of The Church Podcast, Chris and John explore strategies for being intentional about developing a ministry of hospitality.

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Episode 2: Volunteers, I know I need them, but how do I get them?

In this second episode John and Chris discuss one of the most important assets of the local church…volunteers. Most of us know that we can’t reach others without volunteers, the question becomes, “How do we get them?”

John and Chris share their experience and different methods and strategies they’ve used to recruit, train and invest in a dynamic team of volunteers.

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