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Good Stuff: Conversations are Powerful

Feb 19, 2017By Karen Kogler

Conversations are powerful. That’s what struck me from this article from Relevant magazine, “Why Mark Zuckerberg’s Meeting with Pastors is So Significant.” Conversation changes people Conversation fosters connections, especially when we spend more time asking questions and listening than expressingRead more…

Feb 19, 2017Karen Kogler 0 Comments

A Question: What Will a Volunteer Coordinator Do For Me?

Feb 12, 2017By Karen Kogler

The budget of our church’s volunteer program got a substantial bump this year. Thankfully, we are now able to hire a full-time coordinator. What are the most important parts of a volunteer program that we should shift to her, theRead more…

Feb 12, 2017Karen Kogler 0 Comments

Good Stuff: Good Deeds and Good News

Feb 12, 2017By Karen Kogler

Here’s a good read that reminds us of how good deeds and Good News go hand in hand. Serving/volunteering leads to opportunities to share the good news of Jesus . . . and to the growth of His kingdom. “TowardRead more…

Feb 12, 2017Karen Kogler 0 Comments

Service Enterprise Certification!

Feb 5, 2017By Karen Kogler

Rejoice with me! At St. Peter Lutheran in Arlington Heights, Illinois, we’re rejoicing in our recent Service Enterprise certification. See details here. We’re the first congregation in Illinois, and perhaps the nation, to successfully complete the year-long certification process. Although thatRead more…

Feb 5, 2017Karen Kogler 0 Comments

Three Little Words

Jan 29, 2017By Karen Kogler

I clearly remember the day I uncovered three little words with a huge impact on retaining volunteers. I was talking to a man who set up coffee and donuts every Sunday. He was new to that ministry, so I asked,Read more…

Jan 29, 2017Karen Kogler 0 Comments

Scheduling Volunteers

Jan 8, 2017By Karen Kogler

We’re all jugglers when it comes to our calendars. On top of our regular work/school hours, there are the soccer tournaments, band recitals, business trips, family get-togethers, and weekend getaways. One result: many volunteer no-show’s at church because “something cameRead more…

Jan 8, 2017Karen Kogler 0 Comments

Invite Seniors to Serve

Dec 29, 2016By Karen Kogler

Picture the seniors who volunteer at church. Do you first picture the sweet grandmothers who stuff inserts in the bulletin? They are wonderful, valuable volunteers. But also picture: The “elder statesmen/women” who serve in leadership and influence roles Retirees whoseRead more…

Dec 29, 2016Karen Kogler 0 Comments

Good Stuff: Community Volunteering in Dark Times

Dec 28, 2016By Karen Kogler

Many are uneasy in the United States these days, as we anticipate the inauguration of a new president, following a divisive political campaign and election. Susan Ellis considers this as she looks at the role of volunteers in initiating changeRead more…

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Good Stuff: Transforming the U.S. Mint

Dec 12, 2016By Karen Kogler

Have you ever read the rankings of the best places to work in federal government? Me neither. But here’s an inspiring story of Ed Moy, director of the US Mint, who in just three years raised the Mint’s ranking fromRead more…

Dec 12, 2016Karen Kogler 0 Comments

Good Stuff: When Millennials Give

Nov 28, 2016By Karen Kogler

“Connections to a Cause: The Millennial Way of Charity” is mostly about financial giving, but also is about millennials volunteering. Some quotes: “Causes matter more than institutions” “millennials are most likely to give when they feel inspired by an organizationRead more…

Nov 28, 2016Karen Kogler 0 Comments

Good Stuff: Benefits of Volunteering

Nov 6, 2016By Karen Kogler

A good reminder of some of the side benefits of volunteering in our communities.   Unintended Consequences of Volunteering — and They’re All Good

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Good Stuff: God’s bookkeeping = All Grace!

Oct 20, 2016By Karen Kogler

Do you set goals? Do you track your progress in reaching them? About 5 years ago, our senior pastor began working with staff who report to him create annual goals and regularly review progress on those goals. It’s been aRead more…

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Good Stuff: Reasons a Team Lacks Joy

Oct 16, 2016By Karen Kogler

Enjoy your volunteering? In “Five Reasons a Team Lacks Joy,” Eric Geiger notes that each reason for lack of joy can be counteracted by the leader. Perhaps we leaders should be looking for, and measuring, signs of joy in ourRead more…

Oct 16, 2016Karen Kogler 0 Comments

Experiments in Video Blogging

Jul 17, 2016By Karen Kogler

I’m experimenting with video blogging as a communication tool to promote serving opportunities.   Check out my first efforts under the “Watch our videos” heading here. My criteria for success are that I can be reasonably ‘myself’ on camera, that itRead more…

Jul 17, 2016Karen Kogler 0 Comments

A Question: Where’s the Joy?

Jul 3, 2016By Karen Kogler

I’ve got a question. “Do you have any articles about serving with joy? I feel some of our teams around here are in a slump.”  — from Carolyn at a church in Wisconsin Response Thanks for asking, Carolyn. It’s anRead more…

Jul 3, 2016Karen Kogler 5 comments
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