Ep 067 || Charlie Conder - Appreciating Volunteers

APR 17, 202440 MIN
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Ep 067 || Charlie Conder - Appreciating Volunteers

APR 17, 202440 MIN

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<p><strong>Summary</strong> Wayne and Johnny are joined by special guest Charlie Conder to discuss ways to appreciate volunteers in youth ministry! The conversation touches on topics such as burnout, the need for rest and time off, and the power of small group relationships. Hear practical ideas for showing appreciation to volunteers and gain new ideas to appreciate your team... including mailing them <a href="https://www.charliecards.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.charliecards.com</a></p> <p>Want to hear more of Charlie? Join her breakout at Orange Conference 24 this April - find out more at <a href="https://theorangeconference.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">theorangeconference.com</a></p> <p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p> <p>- Volunteers are the heartbeat of ministry and should be valued and appreciated</p> <p>- Burnout can affect both paid youth workers and volunteers, and it&#39;s important to prioritize self-care and rest</p> <p>- Creating a supportive and caring community within volunteer teams can help prevent burnout and foster longevity</p> <p>- Practical ways to appreciate volunteers include providing time off, organizing surprise events or treats, and recognizing their contributions with personalized trophies or certificates</p> <p><strong>Chapters</strong></p> <p>00:00 Welcome</p> <p>00:48 Introduction to Charlie</p> <p>02:30 Full Circle for Youth Workers</p> <p>03:26 JUST a Volunteer</p> <p>04:45 The Privilege of Walking with Students</p> <p>06:15 Ministry Burnout</p> <p>07:28 Working for God and not with God</p> <p>10:48 Helping leaders avoid &quot;The Martha Complex&quot;</p> <p>12:50 Watching for Burnout in Volunteers</p> <p>14:34 Keys to Volunteer Retention</p> <p>15:00 Creating Clarity for Volunteer</p> <p>19:34 Small Church Considerations</p> <p>20:44 Power of Relationship</p> <p>21:59 Hard Volunteers? Keep going!</p> <p>23:52 Volunteer Appreciation Ideas</p> <p>33:32 Reasons People Volunteer</p> <p>35:58 Stewarding God&#39;s Call of your Volunteers</p> <p>38:12 One last thing!</p> <p>#youthpastor #youthministry #volunteers #appreciation #youthmin #volunteerappreciationmonth #volunteerappreciation #burnout #rest #smallgroups #relationships #sabbath</p>