Category: volunteers
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In his book “Bowling Alone,” Harvard sociologist Robert Putnam notes that while more people in the United States are going ten-pin bowling than ever before, fewer than ever are joining teams. This phenomenon, which he calls “bowling alone,” is a reflection of a broader trend in which individualism has become increasingly valued over individuality. Putnam’s…
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10 Facts About First-Time Visitors to Your Church Charismatic Movement Thrives as Church of England Splutters 6 Habits Of Growing Churches Working With Volunteers – Observe the John Cusack Rule A Front Row Culture and Why it Matters
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In recent years much has been said about not needing the title “leader” to be a leader. You don’t have to be the “Director” or “Manager” or whatever that title is at your organisation to lead. Just because you aren’t a “leader” on the org chart doesn’t mean you can’t lead in your role, that’s…
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It is common to hear about “movements” today. We may refer to our student/youth ministry, local church network or denomination as a movement. We want to see “movements to Christ” among unreached people groups and rapid reproducing “church planting movements” where today there are few disciples. Our hearts long for a “movement” across the Church prioritising…
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This post was written by my friend Andrew Cherrie and edited by me. Andrew leads home Church in St Albans and will be one of the guest lecturers on our 2016/17 Internship programme. Ever wondered why now everyone is in a hurry to volunteer for your project or sign up to your team? The ones…
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No one likes a toxic team player, they impact morale and make what should be a passionate enjoyable pursuit into something potentially unbearable. Even the most difficult people would probably be the first to agree. Which raises a question: If you were “toxic,” would you even know it? Here are three reasons you might seem…
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Churches can experience significant growth but still think like small churches think. Here are 7 ways to stop that and think like a church larger than your current size. 1) Not every individual should speak into every decision. When you are small it’s not an issue to get everyone in the same room. As you grow…
