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Danny Recommends: Podcasts (part two)

Every so often we dip our toes into a series called Danny Recommends:, posts that tip you off to the stuff that I…you know. The recommendations might be products for use in your ministry, resources that will...

Developing Muscle Memory in Guest Services

Back in the pre-iPhone era, before our fancy contact whatzits and Siri-call-this-person shenanigans, we had to remember things called phone numbers. And occasionally, we’d find ourselves remembering the numbers more by the way our fingers...

Flashback Friday: Are You Ready When They’re Ready?

Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you!   I’ve stumbled into several conversations over the past few weeks that have...

Thursday Three For All

It’s Thursday, kiddies: the day when I roll out a few things I’ve been reading over the past week. Three of ‘em, to be exact. Enjoy. (Remember: click on the big bold print to read the...

Mapping Your Ideal Week

If you’re anything like me, buckling down and getting things done is a challenge. Even though I like structure, I’m often distracted by things that are bright and shioh look a butterfly! Add to that that very...

Can Your Volunteers Love Each Other Too Much?

Team unity is a beautiful thing. If you’ve been in a ministry setting for more than 90 seconds, you know that unity isn’t a commodity that’s easy to come by. Left to their own devices, volunteers often...

2017 Weekenders: New Spots Open!

Our 2017 Weekenders are off to a strong start. February was at capacity, the June event is full, August is nearly full, and November is beginning to populate. (You people plan way in advance, I’ll give...

Flashback Friday: Why Outside Greeters Are More Important Than Inside Greeters

Every Friday I dig into the archives and dust off an old post. If you haven’t read it, it’s new to you!   Let’s start a turf war, shall we? Because a post title like...

Thursday Three For All

It’s Thursday, kiddies: the day when I roll out a few things I’ve been reading over the past week. Three of ‘em, to be exact. Enjoy. (Remember: click on the big bold print to read the...

Q&A: Should Volunteers Serve In Multiple Areas?

Q: One of the issues we have is people who serve in multiple ministries in a major way. For example, we have people who are in a regular teaching role with our BC Kids, and they also lead...

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