b'21 tips for recruitingVolunteer leadersRecruiting leaders is the never-ending responsibility of the ministry worker. Changing schedules and family moves have always contributed to the diculty of nding enough workers. Instead of despairing, take the opportunity to review what recruitment techniques have worked for you in the past and get creative with some new ideas. Weve got several to get you started.1 Share your needs with current leaders and ask13 Give adults and older kids an opportunity to them to join you in recruiting new leaders. experience your ministry by being a listener as 2 Remind your current team of your ministrys visionchildren recite their verses.and the importance of having enough leaders for14 Host a kicko night with vidoes, pictures and a participating kids. display of awards and handbooks.3 Brainstorm with your current team ways to promote15 Do your best to ll the highest leadership position your club using your churchs variousrst. For example, if you need a director, the communication channels. sooner you put that person in place, the better.4 Host a Return to Ministry day at your church and16 Watch your ratio of adults to kids and explain that ask leaders to share the blessings they get fromthere will be children who cannot attend without serving in the ministry. the helpof (additional) adult leaders.5 Pray for God to lead you to the right people for17 Provide creative ways for people outside of your your ministry. ministry to serve your kids.6 Invite those who want to disciple and share the18 Be patient. If you dont hear from someone a\x1fer love of Christ with the next generation (a theologya few days, ask them how they think God is degree is not needed). directing them.7 Create talking points so everyone knows what19 When someone decides to serve with you, to say while recruiting. celebrate their decision.8 Keep in mind some people prefer to be20 If someone declines, ask them to keep your personally asked. ministry in their prayers and encourage them to 9 Consider inviting a variety of age groups keep an open mind that God may move them in middle schoolers, high schoolers, parents andthe direction of your ministry at another time.grandparentsto help inyour ministry.21 Dont panic. Keep praying and persevering. Encourage families and friends to serve together. God will provide what you need at the right time.10 Promote your new year in front of the congregation by asking several kids to share what their experience in your ministry means to them.11 When you have an event in which adults are attending, dont forget to promote the importance and blessings of leading kids and invite them to join you.12 Make sure your ministry is on your churchs list of ministries parents and kids can get involved in.9'