recruiting
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Why most people get the ‘T’ in MTS wrong…
The Ministry Training Strategy (www.mts.com.au) is an awesome and much needed part of the Australian Christian landscape. But… most people think the ‘T’ in MTS is about being a Trainee… they think it’s the Ministry Trainee Strategy… and they’re wrong.… Continue reading
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If you recruit on the basis of need you will usually get “average”
It is common for Christians to make a call for people to get involved or sign up to serve or even to give because there is a great need. And there is a great need! However, if the need is… Continue reading
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Reblog: Do you understand what you’re asking?
Those of us “in ministry” often talk about moving people from spectators to playing on the field. We want people to move from simply attending, to being part of church; involved, giving, committed. But have you realised what your asking… Continue reading
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The similarity between Ministry and Magic…
…it’s only cool until you know how its done. Every kid who’s seen a magic trick starts imagining themselves as a magician. That’s why toy stores sell those starter-magic kits. But if they sold so many, wouldn’t there me so… Continue reading
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Spell out the consequences… clearly and with examples
One of the common ways which those of us in christian leadership fail is in our communication. We communicate ideas and big pictures of things that are clear in our head, however… our hearers only get a fuzzy idea of… Continue reading
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Should you serve if you don’t have the skills?
Some Christians will “humbly” say they can’t do this or they can’t take on that because they feel they don’t have the required skills. This presents an opportunity to pastor them: Jesus designed them with gifts to serve the body… Continue reading
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Recruit recruiters… or run out of time
Some people just do the ministry their given. Some people can do the ministry and they recruit people to expand their ministry. Some people recruit recruiters. They find other people who will ask other people to join them in that… Continue reading
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