Episode 71 - The ABCDE System for Volunteer Ministry

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Summary

In this episode, Tom discusses the importance of ministry and the need for volunteer ministers in the church. He introduces the ABCDE system for volunteer ministry, which includes attracting, building up, connecting, developing, and evaluating volunteers. 

Tom emphasizes the importance of painting a vision for volunteers and creating a structured infrastructure for ministry. He shares strategies for attracting new volunteers, such as prayer campaigns and asking for referrals. Tom also discusses the role of leaders in the ministry system and the importance of developing and empowering them. He concludes by mentioning the Rebuilt resources available for parishes to ramp up their volunteer ministries.

Takeaways

• Ministry is the lifeblood of the church and volunteer ministers are essential for accomplishing the church's goals.
• The ABCDE system (attract, build up, connect, develop, evaluate) provides a structured framework for volunteer ministry.
• Attracting volunteers involves painting a vision for them and highlighting the impact and significance of serving.
• Strategies for attracting new volunteers include prayer campaigns, asking for referrals, and creating a ministry push weekend.
• Sustaining and growing volunteers involves consistently pouring vision into them, recognizing their impact, and creating a welcoming and empowering environment.
• Measurement and metrics are important for evaluating the progress of volunteer ministry and ensuring volunteers feel valued.
• Leaders play a crucial role in the ministry system and should be identified and developed to empower and support volunteers.
• Rebuilt offers resources such as the Every Member a Minister course, workshops on recruiting volunteer ministers, and a ministry evaluation guide.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Importance of Ministry

03:08 Strategies for Attracting New Volunteers

09:18 Sustaining and Growing Volunteers

14:29 Measurement and Metrics in Volunteer Ministry

16:42 The Role of Leaders in the Ministry System

26:11 Rebuilt Resources for Volunteer Ministry

 

Keywords: 

ministry, volunteer ministers, ABCDE system, attracting volunteers, building up volunteers, connecting volunteers, developing volunteers, evaluating volunteers, leaders, Rebuilt resources

 

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