Recruiting is finding a person to fill a specific need, an open position. |
Equipping is helping a person figure out, and then follow, God’s call to service in their life. |
Recruiting focuses primarily on the position. |
Equipping focuses primarily on the person. |
A focus on recruiting views the church primarily as an organization with needs that are to be filled by members. |
A focus on equipping sees the church as a gathering of God’s people, following His call, working together to accomplish His purposes. |
Recruiting is done when the position is filled. |
After a position is filled, equipping makes sure the person is trained for the task, is oriented to the ways of the church, is supported and affirmed while serving. |