The Lead Ministry Podcast

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92. Leading When You're Not The Boss Oct 18, 2021

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#092 – Is it okay to be a ministry leader who has no desire to be the boss? The western work ethic has us working harder than ever before in order to climb the ladder of success until we’re in charge - but what if we’re not called to that? What if we are called to lead up from the second chair? In today’s episode, Josh, and our friend Christie Penner Worden, talk about just that.

We hope you enjoy episode 92 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficial for their ministry context!

If you would like to gain INSTANT access to the bank of resources mentioned in today's episode, check out leadvolunteers.com and get started today!

91. PIE Your Volunteers (In The Face!) Oct 11, 2021

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#091 – Volunteer training can come in so many different shapes and sizes that it can be hard to determine which method works best for your team. However, in today’s episode, Josh and Brittany discuss a sure-fire way to get your volunteers prepared, inspired, and equipped - and all it requires is a PIE to the face. 😳

We hope you enjoy episode 91 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficial for their ministry context!

If you would like to gain INSTANT access to the bank of resources mentioned in today's episode, check out leadvolunteers.com and get started today!

90. Finding Inspiration Oct 04, 2021

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#090 – It’s not always easy to find inspiration, especially through these past 19 months of Covid-19. We’ve all been stuck in crisis mode, with little margin to dream or be inspired. Well, on today’s episode of the podcast, Josh and Brian have a great discussion which we borrowed from a Facebook live that we hope inspires you as you head into the year!

We hope you enjoy episode 90 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficial for their ministry context!

If you would like to gain INSTANT access to the bank of resources mentioned in today's episode, check out leadvolunteers.com and get started today!

89. You Be You Sep 27, 2021

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#089 – Haven’t we all felt the desire to be more like “that one church leader” or “that other ministry?” Comparison is a trap that snares far too many of us. However, what would it look like if we were to live into the unique and specific calling that God has created us for? In today’s episode, Josh and Kai talk about the concept of “You Being You” and it’s an episode you don’t want to miss.

We hope you enjoy episode 89 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficial for their ministry context!

If you would like to gain INSTANT access to the bank of resources mentioned in today's episode, check out leadvolunteers.com and get started today!

88. Winning Through Volunteer Care Sep 20, 2021

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#088 – How would you react if 77 of your volunteers didn’t return because of Covid? Well, our friend and guest for today, Ryan Bensen, has had to navigate this loss throughout the last 18 months - and in today’s episode, he discusses the impact of that loss. However, his reaction to that loss may not only surprise you, but hopefully motivate and inspire you, and your approach, to volunteer care.

We hope you enjoy episode 88 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficial for their ministry context!

If you would like to gain INSTANT access to the bank of resources mentioned in today's episode, check out leadvolunteers.com and get started today!

87. The Recruiting Nightmare (And How To Overcome It) Sep 13, 2021

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#087 – We’ve all experienced the recruiting nightmare, right? There just aren’t quite enough people willing to volunteer in the places we need them most. So, what do we do? How can we overcome this yearly (and sometimes more) nightmare? In today’s episode of the lead volunteers podcast, Josh, and our friend Amy Bates, discuss a proven, and repeatable, recruitment strategy that can turn your nightmare into a thing of beauty.

We hope you enjoy episode 87 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficial for their ministry context!

If you would like to gain INSTANT access to the bank of resources mentioned in today's episode, check out leadvolunteers.com and get started today!

86. The Power Of A Loving And Caring Adult Sep 07, 2021

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#086 – The best curriculum and plan in the world can leave your ministry dry, empty, and unfruitful. How can our volunteers make the lifelong kingdom impact we desire for and from them? In today’s episode of the podcast, Josh, and our friend Matt Markins, discuss the importance and steps we can take to help disciple the people in our ministries to become the leaders and difference-makers they were created to be.

We hope you enjoy episode 86 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficial for their ministry context!

If you would like to gain INSTANT access to the bank of resources mentioned in today's episode, check out leadvolunteers.com and get started today!

85. Should Teenagers Volunteer? Aug 30, 2021

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#085 – We all know teenagers as hormonal, moody, and a little selfish - which begs the question, should they be allowed to volunteer in your ministry? Will they be more of a help, or a liability? Well, in today’s episode of the podcast, Josh talks with our good friend, Catherine Hwang, about how volunteering as a teenager changed her life, and has led her to change the lives of other teens as well.

We hope you enjoy episode 85 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficial for their ministry context!

If you would like to gain INSTANT access to the bank of resources mentioned in today's episode, check out leadvolunteers.com and get started today!

84. The Power Of Observation Aug 25, 2021

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#084 – When leading a ministry, some of the hardest things for you to see are right in front of your face. You’ve probably even been in a scenario where an outside observer brought something to your attention that seems so obvious, and yet, because of your familiarity with your ministry, you didn’t see it. How can we, as ministry leaders, avoid dropping the ball and missing those gaps? On today’s episode of the podcast, Josh and our friend, David Richards, discuss just that. We hope you enjoy episode 84 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficial for their ministry context! If you would like to gain INSTANT access to the bank of resources mentioned in today's episode, check out leadvolunteers.com and get started today! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

83. 5 Keys To Building A Team Aug 16, 2021

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#083 – Everybody seems to have their own tips and tricks for team leadership, but in today’s episode of the podcast, Josh and our friend Rich Griffith, Kids Pastor at Victory Church in Tipp City, Ohio, discuss 5 biblical keys for team leadership that have not only worked for their own ministries, but for the ministries of hundreds, if not thousands, of leaders across the world.

We hope you enjoy episode 83 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficial for their ministry context!

If you would like to gain INSTANT access to the bank of resources mentioned in today's episode, check out leadvolunteers.com and get started today!

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