There is something I do at the conclusion of every volunteer huddle that I lead.
p.s. When I say huddle, I am referring to a brief meeting with your team right before they start serving.
Here it is. I have everyone stack hands and we break it out with a cheer.
Here are some of the breakout cheers that we do.
In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit...Jesus!
1...2...3...Rock Bridge Kids! (sub the name of your ministry there)
1...2...3...Jesus!
1...2...3...Reaching Kids and Families!
This simple little step is very valuable. Here's why.
It brings unity to your team.
There is something that doing a cheer together does...it binds you together as a team. Unity is key to having a successful ministry. Breaking it out with a cheer says we are one unified team.
It brings energy and enthusiasm to your team.
Energy and enthusiasm are important in children's ministry. I have found that when you don't break it out at the end of a team meeting that you risk ending the meeting with a blah. That's not what you want them feeling as they start serving.
Here's the deal. As the leader...you must be a thermostat and not a thermometer. The difference...a thermometer measures the temperature...a thermostat controls the temperature. One of the most important times you need to be a thermostat is at the end of your team meeting.
Breaking out your meeting with a cheer will immediately bring a spark of enthusiasm. You will see smiles and you will feel the temperature rise.
It helps everyone focus on the mission and reminds them of why we do what we do.
It's easy for volunteers to forget why they are serving. You can't just rely on casting vision once in awhile. Why? Because vision leaks...and quickly I might add.
Breaking it out with a cheer each week will help everyone focus on the mission and the part they play in fulfilling the mission.
So there you have it. One very important thing I do at the end of every volunteer meeting.
If you're not doing this...give it a try. You will be amazed at what it does for your team.
