If you find yourself lacking in a certain area inside of your Church…if you find yourself having to give energy to a certain area inside your Church, it may mean that you’ve not been celebrating that area. Because people will do, people will take next steps toward, and people will act on that which you celebrate. Let’s say, for example, that you … Read More
Helping People Find Their Fit – A Saturday Quote
“When someone begins volunteering – no matter what ministry area or capacity he initially serves in – my next step and yours is to help him identify and climb the right ministry ladder and become a regular, growing, Christlike volunteer.“ – Nelson Searcy, Connect: How to Double Your Number of Volunteers (p. 106) Available now on Amazon
Instilling the Desire to be Involved in God’s Work – A Saturday Quote
“Your job, and mine, is to help our people catch the fire – to do our part to instill in them a burning desire to be involved in God’s work. Only when we refuse to do it all ourselves, inspire passion for serving in our people, and mobilize them to serve God through serving his kingdom, will our churches truly … Read More
The Unpardonable Sin of the Ministry System – A Saturday Quote
“The unpardonable sin of the ministry system is turning away a volunteer… Never, ever, ever turn away someone who wants to serve.“ – Nelson Searcy, Connect: How to Double Your Number of Volunteers (p. 95) Available now on Amazon
Help Your People Make a Difference – A Saturday Quote
“When we come alongside every individual in our church and help them use their gifts and abilities in a meaningful way, we will be discipling them as we are called to disciple. Not to mention, we’ll be steering them toward the contribution that they are longing to make in this world.“ – Nelson Searcy, Connect: How to Double Your Number … Read More
Who’s Allowed to Serve in Your Church? A Saturday Quote
“The door to an unbeliever’s heart often swings on the hinges of service.“ – Nelson Searcy, Connect: How to Double Your Number of Volunteers (p. 81) Available now on Amazon
Help Volunteers Connect the Dots – A Saturday Quote
“‘It is important for your volunteers to understand that their service – no matter how big or small – is an integral part of a much bigger picture.“ – Nelson Searcy, Connect: How to Double Your Number of Volunteers (p. 76) Available now on Amazon
Need = Four-Letter Word – A Saturday Quote
“‘Need’ is a nasty four-letter word when it comes to recruiting volunteers. When you tell your people that you need volunteers in a certain area, what they hear is that you haven’t done a thorough job of preparation and stewardship.” – Nelson Searcy, Connect: How to Double Your Number of Volunteers (p. 78) Available now on Amazon
Wow! Amazon rankings + bonuses for you
I’m blown away today! You may have heard about my two new books on Volunteers & Ministry (Connect and The Greatness Principle) and the bonuses I’m giving away. The early response has been amazing. In fact, both books have shot up the charts – Connect made it all the way to the #2 best-selling ministry book, and inside the top 200 of … Read More
My 2 New Ministry Books + Over $185.00 in Bonuses Today!
I am excited to announce that my two latest books, Connect: How to Double Your Number of Volunteers and The Greatness Principle: Finding Significance and Joy by Serving Others are available for order today at Amazon.com! If you pick up both books today or tomorrow (for only $17.18), I’ll give you over $185.00 in special bonus resources (including a gift … Read More