EXPECTATIONS OF VOLUNTEER LEADER COMMITMENTS
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By Dr. Richard J. Krejcir
Commitment to Personal Spiritual Maturity!
Every "student" counts!
Every "student" needs to be known, greeted, cared for -Love in action goes to their "world"
1. Commitment to Personal Spiritual Maturity
-We can't expect students to mature in their faith if we aren't
2. Commitment to Staff Support and Unity
-Quickly resolve conflicts -Support HS Leadership and all-church decisions -Acceptance and nurturing of new staff
3. Commitment to Consistency
-Attendance at programs that you have committed to -Non-negotiable, monthly volunteer staff meeting
4. Commitment to Relational Ministry
-Every "student" counts!
-Every "student" needs to be known, greeted, cared for -Love in action goes to their "world"
5. Commitment to HS Purpose, Values & Programs
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Faithful to my Lord's commands, I still would chose the better part; Serve with careful Martha's hands And loving Mary's heart...
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10 MYTHS ABOUT BEING A GREAT VOLUNTEER YOUTH WORKER
Youth Ministry is not comfortable! It's not easy! It is normal and okay to feel inadequate about your skills. Your confidence will grow the longer you do ministry and you will see how God can use us 'inadequate' people to do great things!
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The greatest youth and church relations builder since potlucks and free pizza!
If you are a typical youth worker you are dealing with frustrations with upset and even angry church members, and unsupportive staff! "Why did the youth mess up the kitchen?" "Why did the youth make so much noise in the parking lot?" "Why don't the youth ever do anything for us in the church?" And so forth…
Do you need an event that builds positive relations with your church folks? Do you need to get in good graces with the Pastor and Elders? Do you need to have a fundraiser yet are tired of bake sales and dog washes? Do you desire to involve your youth...