How to get your volunteers to act!

If you lead a ministry, you should be familiar with the Core Values that shape your ministry.  But if your values do not translate into defined action steps… then they could end up as words on paper.

Values define how we act.

Our actions demonstrate our values.

So, what do we do if the actions of our volunteers do not demonstrate the values of our ministry?

In LifeKIDS we’re taking the time to identify specific action steps that demonstrate specific core values.  Here’s an example…

Core Value Community: We grow closer to Christ through Biblical community.  This community is most important in our mentor relationships with kids and peer relationships with volunteers.

Community Action Step: The relationship extends beyond the hour I serve in LifeKIDS.   Hand written notes is one way I connect with my kids during the week.

A simple phrase that reminds me that I serve in a ministry that has actionable values and they need to be lived out loud.

How do you get your volunteers to act?  Define clear, initial action steps.  Stepping stones.  Action that leads to more action.  Get them started then see how far they take it themselves.  You’ll be surprised.

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