The Lead Ministry Podcast

#113 – It’s no secret that the already difficult task of recruiting volunteers has become even more difficult throughout the pandemic. People seem to be slowly returning to their seats at church, but not their roles as volunteers. In today’s episode of the podcast, Josh sits down with our friend Nick Blevins to discuss how to recruit volunteers post-pandemic. We hope you enjoy episode 113 of the L...

#112 – We’ve all inevitably asked this question before: “where can I find more volunteers?!” It seems as though there are always seasons where no matter how hard we look, we just can’t find the people we’re looking for. Well, on today’s episode of the podcast, Josh sits down with our friend Josh Mulvihill, who gives us 5 places to look for, and find, the volunteers we’re looking for. We hope you e...

#111 – If only we had a few more clones of ourselves running around our church we’d be able to do all of the things we want to, right? Well, what if instead of cloning ourselves, all we had to do was train up and disciple a few people with hearts to serve? In todays episode of the podcast we sit down with Kim Hudson and take a look at the way Jesus led. SPOILER ALERT - he seemed to have an attitud...

#110 – Most of us appreciate our volunteers more than they even know it. We thank them, throw an appreciation party, and maybe even write them a note from time to time - but how can we make sure we are communicating how appreciative we are of our volunteers? In today’s episode of the podcast, we sit down with our friend Rachel Price to discuss ways we can make appreciation ideas FUN! We hope you e...

#109 – When developing a ministry team, it’s easy to get caught up in the details of planning, scheduling, and executing. The danger in this is it de-personalizes our ministry. From the people we lead to the people we’re serving - rather than being people, they become another name on a roster. We’ve all been there. Thankfully, in today’s episode we sit down with our friend Latara Aurthur and discu...

#108 – One of the most difficult things about being a ministry leader is finding committed volunteers to join your team. It can be quite taxing on us. At lead volunteers, we’re committed to helping prevent burnout in leaders by giving practical ways for you to recruit, train, and retain volunteers, and in today’s episode of the podcast, we sit down with our friend Nick Blevins and discuss ways to...

#107 – As ministry leaders, we would much prefer to spend all of our time dreaming up and planning the perfect event, experience, and method for our ministry, but in order to pull all of those things off, we need to spend time digging into the nitty gritty administrative tasks in order to make those things happen (whether you’re administratively gifted or not). In today’s episode of the podcast, w...

#106 – Annual meetings with our volunteers are regular and routine, but are they fun and effective? If you’ve been leading in ministry for any length of time you probably have your annual meeting down to a science, but it can still benefit you as a leader to ask the question - would I want to attend my own meeting? In todays episode of the podcast we sit down with our friend Heather Soukup to disc...

#105 – We’ve all dreamed before of being at a church bigger than the one we’re currently at. More money. More resources. More opportunities. Bigger staff. The list goes on and on. However, while there are absolutely benefits to working for a large church, there are also absolutely negatives to working at a large church. In today’s episode of the podcast we sit down with our friend Cynthia Dixon to...

#104 – It’s not easy being a ministry leader. We spend a lot of time casting vision and creating opportunities for people to connect with Jesus. However, in our pursuit of the vision, it is not uncommon to experience an unfortunate transformation of our heart. Things like bitterness, doubt, cynicism, and more creep in and begin to take over. In today’s episode of the podcast, we sit down with our...

#103 – We’ve heard many people discuss the importance of a good work/life balance, but in ministry, it’s a little deeper than that because our work is our calling, and that can be more difficult to balance. So, how do we do that? Well, in today’s episode of the podcast, we sit down with our friends Ricardo Miller and discuss ho we can better manage our life and calling. We hope you enjoy episode 1...

#102 – As ministry leaders, we teach the importance of being in tune with the spirit to our volunteers and the people in our ministries, but what exactly does that look like, and why is it so important? Well, in today’s episode of the podcast we sit down with our friend Deanna Peacock and discuss the power of the Holy Spirit and how importance being connected to Him is. We hope you enjoy episode 1...

#101 – Transitions in ministry (and life for that matter) can be difficult, awkward, and messy if we aren’t careful. In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with our friend Christie Penner Warden and discuss how to best transition out of, and into, a new season. We hope you enjoy episode 101 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficia...

#100 – What’s it like being a Pastor’s kid? Well, what better way to find out then by asking one! In this very special 100th episode of the Lead Volunteers Podcast, Josh sits down with his oldest daughter, Hannah, to discuss the pros and cons of growing up as a PK. We hope you enjoy episode 99 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficial...

#099 – What does your relationship look like with your volunteers? At lead Volunteers, we believe that pouring into the lives of your volunteers not only as a leader, but as a friend is SO important, and will reap benefits that make your ministry better and stronger. We hope you enjoy episode 99 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this beneficia...

#098 – Momentum is something that seems hard to come by these days, but when you have it, you can’t stop it. As we ministry leaders, we seek to create, build, and sustain momentum within our ministries, but the million dollar question is - how do we do that? Well in today’s episode, Josh, and our friend Vance Martin, discuss a few ways that you can work on sustaining momentum within your ministry....

#097 – It’s easy to think of our volunteers as people who show up for our ministry’s scheduled events, help and serve as needed, and then return home for the rest of the week - but what if there was more to it than that? What if there were more ways that you could help build up, encourage, and equip your volunteers? Well, in today’s episode of the podcast, Josh and, our friend, Michayla White disc...

#096 – When there are so many resources, techniques, and popular (for now) ways of doing ministry, how do we pick a direction we want our ministry to head without getting pulled off course every mile or two? In today’s episode of the podcast, Josh wraps up this 3 part series with our friend, Deanna Peacock about “facing forward” and heading in a particular, intentional, and God-lead direction. We...

#095 – Let’s face it - we like having all of the answers. It’s difficult to take steps or make decisions without researching and weighing all of our options. However, we know that isn’t always possible, and not only that, but in some cases, God may even be calling us to step out in faith without knowing the exact path we’re heading down. In today’s episode of the podcast, Josh talks with our frien...

#094 – There are certain things that can help a leader go from good to great. In today’s episode of the podcast, Josh talks with our friend, Deanna Peacock about the benefits and importance of ministry coaching - and how it can take your leadership and ministry to the next level. We hope you enjoy episode 94 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find t...

#093 – Have you ever wondered what your volunteers are actually thinking? Well, in today’s episode, Josh sits down with our friend, Warren Erickson - a real life volunteer, and asks some of the difficult, direct, and fun questions that we’d all like to know the answers to. We hope you enjoy episode 93 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a ministry leader you know who may find this ben...

#092 – Is it okay to be a ministry leader who has no desire to be the boss? The western work ethic has us working harder than ever before in order to climb the ladder of success until we’re in charge - but what if we’re not called to that? What if we are called to lead up from the second chair? In today’s episode, Josh, and our friend Christie Penner Worden, talk about just that. We hope you enjoy...

#091 – Volunteer training can come in so many different shapes and sizes that it can be hard to determine which method works best for your team. However, in today’s episode, Josh and Brittany discuss a sure-fire way to get your volunteers prepared, inspired, and equipped - and all it requires is a PIE to the face. 😳 We hope you enjoy episode 91 of the Lead Volunteers Podcast and share it with a m...

#090 – It’s not always easy to find inspiration, especially through these past 19 months of Covid-19. We’ve all been stuck in crisis mode, with little margin to dream or be inspired. Well, on today’s episode of the podcast, Josh and Brian have a great discussion which we borrowed from a Facebook live that we hope inspires you as you head into the year! We hope you enjoy episode 90 of the Lead Volu...

#089 – Haven’t we all felt the desire to be more like “that one church leader” or “that other ministry?” Comparison is a trap that snares far too many of us. However, what would it look like if we were to live into the unique and specific calling that God has created us for? In today’s episode, Josh and Kai talk about the concept of “You Being You” and it’s an episode you don’t want to miss. We ho...