We all know how important volunteers are to the ministry that God has put us over.  Volunteers are hard to find and harder to keep.  But the reality of it all is that we need volunteers. All ministries need volunteers.  The success of your ministry depends on your volunteers.  I just  happen to focus on children's ministry. The hard fact is: The success of your Children's Ministry depends on the strength of the volunteer team you build. Here are 10 people that can help make your team strong.

The Veteran

 

Profile:
a pillar of the Children's Ministry, many years of faithful service, has a heart to mentor new volunteers, someone you can ask for advice when making decisions, solid relationship with Christ
Positions:
large group teacher, oversee group of volunteers, advisory board, small group leader


The Young Gun

Profile: teenager or college student, passionate for Christ, brings new ideas to the table, kids think he is "cool", good role model
Positions: classroom helper, small group leader depending on maturity level, skits, games, greeter, tech, sound


The Encourager

Profile: positive attitude, smiles, sensitive to the needs of others, compliments and builds up others, kind, welcomes new volunteers to the team with open arms
Positions: teacher, volunteer coach, nursery


The Prayer Warrior

Profile: heart for prayer, ask others how he can pray for them, prays consistently for the ministry
Positions: prayer team leader, teacher, small group leader


The Party Person

 

Profile: fun, spontaneous, people person, brings humor and laughter, life of the party, great at hosting people in his or her home, loves to help plan parties and celebrations
Positions: event planning, event host, teacher, party planning, party host


The Rock Star

Profile: high energy in a large group setting, knows how to communicate with kids, gets kids excited about God's Word, does song motions with enthusiasm
Positions: large group leader, worship leader, large group teacher
   

The Grandmother
 
 Profile: loves kids, kids love her, parents know her and ask for their kids to be in her classroom, gives appropriate hugs to kids, expert with crafts, brings extra cookies or snacks for the kids
Positions: teacher, small group leader


The Talk Show Host

 

Profile: outgoing, friendly, knows how to make new people feel welcome and comfortable, takes a personal interest in people, good at conversation, never met a stranger
Positions: greeter, guest services


The Kid Magnet

 Profile: loves kids, kids love her, kids are drawn to her, makes kids laugh and have fun, connects well with kids, kids know her by name
Positions: teacher, small group leader, greeter


The Second Miler

  Profile: willing to give lots of volunteer hours, dependable, first one to arrive and last one to leave, servant's heart, goes above and beyond when given assignments
Positions: special events, teacher, preparation

Do you have any of these people on your team? They are in your congregation...just waiting for you to ask them to join your team. Get them on board and watch your Children's Ministry flourish.