Visitors gauge how friendly a church is by the way it presents itself. Smaller churches may unknowingly project a negative image. Buildings are sometimes old, and there's not always money for proper upkeep. Bulletins and church literature may look amateurish. The people of the church often don't see these things because the church is so familiar. Perhaps they have never known any other standard. However, ...
Volunteers regularly suffer from the same problems as the rest of us: lack of motivation, discouragement, stress, and feeling overwhelmed. Anticipate these struggles and provide strength for your volunteers. Use T.I.M.E. as your guide:
T is for touch. We've all heard about scientific studies proving that human touch can actually improve mental and physical health, boost career performance, and even ...
"It's tough to lead people who don't get paid for what they do." How many times have you heard a colleague in ministry say that?
What people get paid (or don't get paid) may contribute to dissatisfaction, but it really can't contribute to satisfaction, which usually comes from internal motivators.
So what makes people stay and produce if it isn't money?
"Psychic income" refers to what motivates people ...
There I was, settling into my first full-time pastorate and wondering, What have I gotten myself into? With a consistent attendance of less than 15 and a total church budget of less than $14,000, you might say there was nowhere to go but up. But how do you begin the ascent?
With limited resources, a handful of people, and not infrequently a hint of discouragement or desperation, what can a pastor do ...
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