| Description |
156 pages : illustrations, forms ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
Why be involved? The theology -- What is happening now? The reality -- What can we do about it? The tools -- Where do we begin? The plan -- What about the "yeah, buts" and "ain't it awfuls"? The questions -- How do we become the scattered church? Outreach -- Appendices: Levels of responsibility -- A checklist before linking a volunteer -- Volunteer questionnaires -- A variety of interest sheets -- Storing the information -- Before and after the visit -- Report and evaluation of a volunteer ministry -- Our church and volunteers -- Sample job descriptions -- Are you-or can you be-a creative leader/manager? -- Blocks to creativity -- Description of volunteer opportunities -- Resistance to change -- Characteristics of a servant/leader -- Personal plan of action worksheet -- Stress management: a necessary survival tool for today's professional |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Subject |
Church management.
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Lay ministry -- Recruiting.
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| LC no. |
83070506 |
| ISBN |
0806620129 (paperback) |
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