Church Volunteers

Every church depends, at least in some capacity, on volunteers. In most churches you can find volunteers in the nursery, media booth, choir, etc. These special people usually put more of their lives into the ministry of the church than the church staff - especially considering that the time they give is in addition to their jobs.

As a minister it is often easy to take advantage of these people and treat them as part of the church staff, but we must remember that their giving is a sacrifice unto God. When volunteers find themselves without the tools they need to do the job required - or they are treated without the respect they deserve,the will most likely find another place to go and another church to serve in.

I urge you to love your volunteers. Don't just tell them you appreciate them, show them. Give them the tools they need to do the job right, remember, the job they do is for the King of Kings. Treat them as His servants. Help them to do their jobs to the best of their capabilities - and listen to their needs.