Jun 25, 2025
Looking to level up volunteer engagement in your church? In this episode of The Church Revitalization Podcast, we break down the best times and strategies for recruiting volunteers, drawing from current trends and real-world ministry experience. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or new to church revitalization, these insights will help you build a strong, servant-hearted volunteer team.
Hosts Scott Ball and A.J. Mathieu—church consultants and revitalization experts—unpack practical principles and share firsthand stories to help you effectively connect people to their calling in your church community.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The top 5 moments to recruit volunteers (and which one you’re probably missing)
Why getting people serving early matters for church “stickiness”
How to leverage membership classes and spiritual gifts for team-building
The strengths and pitfalls of ministry fairs and seasonal “pushes”
Why recruiting is everyone’s job, not just the staff’s
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Ready to transform your volunteer culture? Hit play and let’s get started!