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The Best Job Ever

Oct 3, 2017By Karen Kogler

I’m the volunteerism person at our church and I love my job.   I love hearing people talk about their interests, the causes and needs dear to their hearts, and the tasks they absolutely love doing. Even more, I loveRead more…

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Oct 3, 2017By Karen Kogler
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Good Stuff: Retention or Sustainability?

Sep 17, 2017By Karen Kogler

Words reflect attitudes. This thoughtful by Meridan Swift, a volunteer manager and blogger, explores the difference between volunteer retention and volunteer sustainability.  In the church, it’s simply good stewardship of our people’s time and talents. “Sustainability and Volunteerism”  

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Sep 17, 2017By Karen Kogler
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Jul 30, 2017By Karen Kogler
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Good Stuff: Do We Overspiritualize Calling?

Jul 30, 2017By Karen Kogler

In “Stop Overspiritualizing Calling,” Bethany Jenkins uses her own experience as a pianist to question some aspects of the way we talk about calling. It’s a great starter for helpful and important discussions on calling. Here are some quotes andRead more…

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A Question: What will a Volunteer Coordinator Do for Me?

Jul 25, 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…

Jul 25, 2017Karen Kogler 0 Comments

A Question: Recruiting Millennials

Jul 23, 2017By Karen Kogler

In the past year, we’ve had a huge influx of millennials into our church. What’s the best way to recruit these individuals for service? — a reader Response: It’s a great blessing when the family of God includes people ofRead more…

Jul 23, 2017Karen Kogler 0 Comments

Good Stuff: Everyone Worships

Jun 6, 2017By Karen Kogler

A mother’s musings on graduations, Everyone Worships Something, leads to thoughts on how we all worship something. Those conclusions lead me to wonder about when we serve: are we serving our God or our idols? Usually some of both. ButRead more…

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Good stuff: Our Response to Declining Commitments

Jun 4, 2017By Karen Kogler

“People don’t commit like they used to.” “We need to teach these younger people to make a commitment.” “Why aren’t more people stepping up to help?” I hear these comments often. Short term volunteering is very popular, but it’s gettingRead more…

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May 30, 2017By Karen Kogler
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A Question: Is a Retreat Worthwhile?

May 15, 2017By Karen Kogler

I am thinking about hosting a winter retreat for my church’s volunteers. Do you think it’s worth it?  — a reader Response: Is a retreat worthwhile? Jesus certainly thought so! “Then, because so many people were coming and going thatRead more…

May 15, 2017Karen Kogler 1 comment

signs

Apr 18, 2017By Karen Kogler
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signs

Apr 18, 2017By Karen Kogler
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14 projects? Where’d they come from?!

Apr 18, 2017By Karen Kogler

Last week was busy and stressful. My assistant Isabel and I were preparing publicity for our 14 Big Days of Serving (BDOS) projects. A major challenge was fitting descriptions for all 14 on our one-page handout! This May 19-21 eventRead more…

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