Creating A Coordinated Recruiting Training Strategy

There is no doubt that it can be done. That does not mean it will not take some doing.

Adopt And Support A Whole-Church Recruiting Training Strategy

Without that commitment the processes cannot work.

Create A Task Force

Create a task force made up of leaders representing the ministries of the church to ensure cooperation and coordination. It is critical that those who have a stake in the strategy’s success have a place at the table and a voice in the decision-making process.

Establish Leadership

For the reasons stated above, it makes sense to ask the Sunday School superintendent or his designee to head up the strategy. That may not be the best approach in some situations. But clearly identifying leadership and responsibility is the only approach that will work.

Plan The Work And Work The Plan

The keys to success are pray, plan, promote, and produce.

Equally Benefit All Ministries

If one ministry seems to benefit more than others, then people will lose confidence in the strategy. The criteria for recruitment and placement cannot be what seems best for one ministry. It must always reflect the gifts and callings of the people and the needs of the church.

Pastoral Support And Involvement

Pastoral support and involvement in every step of the process is essential.

Rob Burkhart is director of adult and children’s ministries, Michigan District Assemblies of God. He is author of Awakening the Sleeping Giant: Maximizing Your Sunday School.