Showing posts with label team player. Show all posts
Showing posts with label team player. Show all posts

10 Qualities of a Great Children's Ministry Volunteer

Who are the top volunteers in your ministry?  You know, the ones you'd like to clone.  The ones you've told, "If I had 100 more volunteers like you, we could reach all the kids in this city." 

What are the qualities that make these volunteers seem to have an "S" on their shirt? 

Faithfulness
They are always in their spot.  You can always count on them.  Week in and week out, they show up and make a difference.  They are long-termers. 

Flexibility
They don't fight change, they embrace it.  If there is a mix-up and they don't get all of their supplies, they roll with it.  If there is a last minute change, they adjust with a smile. 

Team Player
They don't have their own agenda.  They see the big picture.  They get along well with other volunteers. 

Positive 
They are an encourager.  You look forward to seeing them each week.  They have a "let's take the mountain" attitude. 

Integrity
When they say they will do something, they follow through.  They are known for their character.   They have a solid reputation at work and in the community. 

Provide Good Feedback
They provide good feedback and give you ideas that help improve the ministry. 

Care About Kids
They love working with kids.  Kids are drawn to them.  Parents request for their child to be in the person's group.

Committed
They are all in.  They go the second mile.  When an event is over, they stay and clean up with you to the end.  You have to tell them to go home at times.  

Teachable
They are always looking for ways to improve.  They are on the front row at volunteer training.  They take notes during the pastor's message.  

Serve From the Overflow
They have a growing faith.  They are a spiritual leader to other volunteers.  They keep themselves spiritually healthy.

Who is one of your great volunteers?  Share the person's name and why they are such a great volunteer in the comment section below.  Next Wednesday, I will honor your volunteer here in a special post on the front page.  If you send me their email address as well, I will send them a personal email thanking them for serving on your team and share what you wrote with them.

8 Books I've Read Recently That I Recommend to Children's Ministry Leaders

Growing leaders are always in school...for life.  And when you are in school, you read.  Here's 8 "school books" I've read recently.  








What books have you read recently that you would recommend?  Share with us in the comment section below.

A Disney Legend Shares Great Ideas for Your Children's Ministry (Pt.5)

I just finished Marty Sklar's book "Dream It! Do It!"  Marty spent over 50 years as a creative director for Disney.

His book is filled with great insights and ideas you can use in your Children's Ministry.  This week I'm sharing them with you.  Welcome to Day 5.

Followership - How to be a great team player and help your leaders succeed
1. Speak up!  Great teammates raise issues before decisions are made.

2. Never be afraid to ask questions.  That's how we learn our parts - onstage and backstage.

3. Make your experience count (that's why you're on the team).

4. Help the rookies succeed - you were "new" once, too.

5. Understand your role - everyone has a job to do.

6. Never fear failure - winners sometimes fail, too.

7. But - know when to take a chance (and always let your leaders know you're doing it).

8. Play by the rules.  If you disagree, work to change them after the game.

9. Share the joy of success - you didn't do it by yourself.

10. Support your teammates - at Disney, there's only one name on the door.