Finding and keeping children’s ministry volunteers

ROOTS MANAGING DIRECTOR MELANIE CAVE speaks with Rev Tom Clark about the pressing challenge of recruiting volunteers for children’s and youth ministry within the Church of England in this podcast.

They discuss the ambitious goal of recruiting 27,000 volunteers by 2030, the importance of vision in ministry, and innovative strategies for engaging new volunteers.

The conversation also touches on the impact of COVID-19 on volunteer dynamics, the necessity of prayer, and the significance of creating a collaborative and supportive environment for volunteers. Tom shares insights on how to frame the invitation to serve, build healthy teams, and effectively train new volunteers, all while emphasising the exciting opportunities for engaging young people in faith.

Watch the podcast below:

If your church would like to recruit more volunteers with children and young people, take a look at the JOIN resources.

For bitesize tips on all things Children’s and Ministry, take a look at the How To films. These answer questions such as ‘How to start a conversation with a child’ and ‘How to respond well to additional needs’.

For information on the Church of England training available in Children’s and Youth ministry, take a look here: https://www.churchofengland.org/about…

Tom’s article is in Roots Children & Youth Issue 139, you can read it online at www.rootsforchurches.com