Category: Volunteers

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Episode 144: How To Recruit Volunteers Without Leaving The House

The circumstances of today don’t allow us to connect with parishioners like we usually do. We limited Masses irregular face-to-face interaction; we have to rethink how we are recruiting and invite volunteers into ministry.

In this episode, Chris shares how we can effectively recruit volunteers when we can’t do it face-to-face.

In this episode, we reference:

PSG’s master class on Recruiting, Training, and Sustaining Volunteers For Missionary Discipleship

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Episode 111: Creating and Establishing Parishioner Expectations

Parish leaders often bemoan the lack of giving, mass attendance, volunteerism, or (insert other expectations here). We complain because we have expectations of parishioners that parishioners don’t have of themselves.

In this episode, John and Chris talk about the importance of developing and communicating clear expectations of what it means to be a member of our Catholic parish. 

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Episode 105: Your Parish Organizational Structure: It Can Make or Break Your Ministry

Your staff and ministry organizational structure should be evaluated to make sure it matches the needs of your parish and allows you to achieve your ministry goals. In this episode, Chris and John explore some of the common traps or mistakes we fall into and share some ideas on how we might reconfigure our staff structure to allow for more effective ministry.

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Episode 78: Connecting One on One With Your Volunteers

Volunteers are an essential aspect of Church ministry and require vision, clarity, and encouragement. In this episode, Chris and John explore how to best connect and manage your volunteers in your ministry, including scheduling regular One on One’s (1:1’s).

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Episode 53: Avoiding Volunteer Burn-Out

Burn-out is an all-too-real thing in our Churches. Yet, it is something that can be avoided. In this episode, John and Chris share what volunteers can do to avoid their own burn-out and fatigue. At the same time, we also share some strategies for church leaders to help them avoid burning out their volunteers.

If you haven’t listened to episode 2, “Volunteers, I know I need them, but how do I get them?”, we encourage you to take a listen.

Also, Chris wrote a blog post on this very subject which can be found here.

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Episode 28: How to Fire a Volunteer

Before firing a volunteer, there are steps that ministry leaders should take to help support that volunteer. Follow these steps and perhaps you’ll never have to fire a volunteer. But, if you have to fire a volunteer, there’s some guidance for that.

We’d also love to know who’s volunteers have the best stink face! You have to listen if you want to learn more.

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Episode 17: Lenten Journey of Creative Ideas and Best Practices

lent-journey-best-practicesThe season of purple in the Catholic Church brings about an opportunity for transformation. People are primed to jump into the mystery of Lent and to challenge themselves in new ways to become closer to God and to make themselves better.

Join Chris Wesley and John Rinaldo as they delve into some creative ideas and best practices to bring the Lenten journey alive to those in your community.

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Episode 12: Greeters, Ushers, and Hospitality: Helping People Feel Welcomed at Church

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Do people feel welcome in your church? That is a question that all ministry leaders need to ask themselves. In this episode of The Church Podcast, Chris and John explore strategies for being intentional about developing a ministry of hospitality.

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Episode 11: Volunteers or Ministers? Shifting the Culture of our Church

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Volunteers are not just volunteers. How do we move them to think about their role more as a minister as opposed to just a volunteer? This requires a change in the way we think as disciples and our role in the Church.

Inspired by an email from one of our listeners, Chris Wesley and John Rinaldo delve more deeply into the role of volunteers in the Church.

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Episode #6: Living Out the Church’s Call to Justice

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The Church is clear. We have a responsibility to help and serve others. Social justice is not just a “nice thing to do” in the Church. It’s a way of life. In this episode, we discuss opportunities to be intentional about justice and service in our Church.

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