recruiting/recruitment
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Posted on August 9, 2010, 2:44 pm
Topics: Serving
I attended the funeral of one of our former missionaries today. She was 54 and her youngest child is just out of high school. It was a very moving occasion. Remarkable testimonies were given by her sons and brother and a fine message by the pastor, also a former missionary. However, the thing I will most remember is what her friend said in summing up her life. Eileen Wiersma had an infectious enthusiasm. When she found something great, she communicated her enthusiasm by saying, "You gotta come with."
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Posted on August 5, 2010, 8:23 am
Recruiting small group leaders is an on-going task of the Small Group Leadership Team. This resource provides suggestions on key traits to consider when recruiting small group leaders.
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Posted on August 5, 2010, 8:21 am
Recruiting small group leaders in a way that casts vision and presents leadership as a God-given opportunity will contribute to the health of a church's small group ministry. This tool gives suggestions on where to find potential leaders and how to go about recruiting them.
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Posted on August 5, 2010, 8:13 am
It’s been said that every organization eventually becomes a reflection of its leaders. Assuming this is true, churches need to pay special attention to the character traits of its leaders, including those who lead small groups. What makes a good leader? What are the character traits of effective leaders?
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Posted on June 11, 2010, 9:58 am
Topics: Serving
This question and answer addresses the question of timing. Is it best to respond immediately upon completing one's education or gain some experience (and lose some student debt) first. This is not the final word but raises some good points. Steve
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Posted on January 26, 2010, 12:43 pm
Topics: Safe Church Team
Because all forms of abuse harm both the victim and the offender, we should take the steps necessary to prevent abuse. And because all forms of abuse bring chaos to a congregation, we should take the steps necessary to create a safe culture within our churches.
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Posted on January 22, 2010, 5:05 pm
Topics: Congregation, Getting Started
Volunteers to help you! Yes, you need to think about how to identify and harness the gifts of the congregation to help the deacons do their work. This is very important both for the deacons (who will need help!), AND for the members of the congregation who need to use their gifts in ministry as we’ll discover in this excerpt from the Deacon’s Handbook.
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Posted on January 18, 2010, 4:10 pm
Topics: Safe Church Team
Sample bulletin announcement for recruiting members for a classis Safe Church Team.
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