Apr 17 2024 40 mins
Summary Wayne and Johnny are joined by special guest Charlie Conder to discuss ways to appreciate volunteers in youth ministry! The conversation touches on topics such as burnout, the need for rest and time off, and the power of small group relationships. Hear practical ideas for showing appreciation to volunteers and gain new ideas to appreciate your team... including mailing them www.charliecards.com
Want to hear more of Charlie? Join her breakout at Orange Conference 24 this April - find out more at theorangeconference.com
Takeaways
- Volunteers are the heartbeat of ministry and should be valued and appreciated
- Burnout can affect both paid youth workers and volunteers, and it's important to prioritize self-care and rest
- Creating a supportive and caring community within volunteer teams can help prevent burnout and foster longevity
- Practical ways to appreciate volunteers include providing time off, organizing surprise events or treats, and recognizing their contributions with personalized trophies or certificates
Chapters
00:00 Welcome
00:48 Introduction to Charlie
02:30 Full Circle for Youth Workers
03:26 JUST a Volunteer
04:45 The Privilege of Walking with Students
06:15 Ministry Burnout
07:28 Working for God and not with God
10:48 Helping leaders avoid "The Martha Complex"
12:50 Watching for Burnout in Volunteers
14:34 Keys to Volunteer Retention
15:00 Creating Clarity for Volunteer
19:34 Small Church Considerations
20:44 Power of Relationship
21:59 Hard Volunteers? Keep going!
23:52 Volunteer Appreciation Ideas
33:32 Reasons People Volunteer
35:58 Stewarding God's Call of your Volunteers
38:12 One last thing!
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