November 9, 2009 – 4:33 pm
It happens every year. You make a Christmas list and check it twice, then scratch your head over dilemmas like these:
Those volunteers at your church do so much. You want to remember them at Christmas with a meaningful gift. But what!?
You work with a great group of professionals on your church staff. You want to [...]
By Jane Fryar
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Posted in Author Jane Fryar, Church Volunteers, Encouraging Volunteers, Witnessing
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Tagged appreciation, children's ministry, Christmas, Christmas gifts, Pastoral Ministry, Sunday School, teacher, Volunteers|
October 27, 2009 – 12:01 am
Today’s devotion is the fourth in a series adapted slightly from Serving in His Steps: Focused Scriptures and Prayers for the Fast-Paced Life. It’s one of CTA’s newest products—an accordion-fold booklet with brief daily devotions and a pedometer to use while you walk. It makes a great thank-you gift for church professionals and volunteers who [...]
By Jane Fryar
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Posted in Author Jane Fryar, Christian Worker, Devotions, Encouragement, Ministry, Pastor, Pastor Appreciation, Teachers
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Tagged Encouragement, Pastoral Ministry, teacher, Volunteers|
October 20, 2009 – 12:01 am
Today’s devotion is the third in a series adapted slightly from Serving in His Steps: Focused Scriptures and Prayers for the Fast-Paced Life. It’s one of CTA’s newest products—an accordion-fold booklet with daily devotions and a pedometer to use while you walk. It makes a great thank-you gift for church professionals and volunteers who want [...]
October 13, 2009 – 12:05 am
Today’s devotion is the second in a series adapted slightly from Serving in His Steps: Focused Scriptures and Prayers for the Fast-Paced Life. It’s one of CTA’s newest products—an accordion-fold booklet with daily devotions and a pedometer to use while you walk. It makes a great thank-you gift for church professionals and volunteers who want [...]
September 30, 2009 – 11:31 am
We might as well admit it. Hard as we try to leverage every individual’s giftedness, volunteers do sometimes wind up serving in the wrong slot. It’s tempting to just hope for the best. We don’t want to cause hurt feelings. We do want to keep the misplaced volunteer as a church member and, ideally, as [...]
September 24, 2009 – 5:12 pm
I recently pulled a coat I hadn’t worn for months out of the closet. As I put my hand in the pocket, I discovered three dollars which hadn’t seen the light of day since the last time I wore the coat! I love when that happens!
Recently I cruised the CTA website and decided [...]
By Tim Wesemann
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Posted in Author Tim Wesemann, Christian Worker, Encouragement, Free Resources, Pastor, Pastor Appreciation
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Tagged Encouragement, Ministry, ministry ideas, Pastor Appreciation, Pastoral Ministry, Servant Heart, Volunteers|
August 20, 2009 – 1:50 pm
Servant volunteers. I like that respectful title for people in our churches, schools, and communities. Volunteers give willingly and freely of their time without pay. They use their giftedness (or time) to help, assist, and encourage. They work with or for others. In love, they do what Jesus calls all of us to [...]