Church Governance Change... Volunteerism Change? Karen Kogler

2 Policy-based Governance Fewer committees equals fewer volunteers?! Now what?!

Karen Kogler 3 Opportunity To look at our volunteerism system –How do we find volunteers? –Do we help & support our volunteers? To look at our volunteerism culture –What percent of people are serving? –Does our focus go beyond recruiting?

Karen Kogler 4 Then: Few working Moms Society: ‘Christian,’ homogeneous Church central for socializing, significance Many working Moms Society: secular, diverse Many options for socializing, significance Now: System fits the culture

Karen Kogler 5 Less discretionary income Loyal to institutions Sense of duty More discretionary income; less time Institutions not trusted What’s in it for me? Then: Now: System fits the culture

Karen Kogler 6 Healthy volunteerism opportunities Teams are common in workplace Workplace leadership experience Healthy, active retirees with time, skills Internet, technology Hunger for relationships, community, spirituality

Karen Kogler 7 The Body of Christ Many parts – connected Each gifted for its purpose All are needed Controlled by the head Serve for common good Body grows

Karen Kogler 8 Focus Helping people serve Jesus Recruitment

Karen Kogler 9 Recruitment focus See need Church as Church as organization Ends when someone says yes Burn out Ignore problems See person Church-living body Support while serving Encourages good choice Deal with problems Body of Christ focus

Karen Kogler 10 Some Initial Steps Written job descriptions Offer ‘ministry guides’ to provide individual help A ‘volunteer connector’ in each ministry

Karen Kogler 11 ‘Big Picture’ Steps Talk about the way we do volunteerism Check out resources Assess current system and culture Form a team

Karen Kogler 12 Is it important?