This is a call to all the hands-on, non-staff ministers who have their hands in the clay, their fists in the nets, and all manner of other clichs meant to be encouraging ways of saying 'volunteers who do all the work'.
Having been through several church-building experiences in my fifteen years as a professional non-professional volunteer minister , I can say with great confidence that despite your church leadership's most noble and fantastic revelations of how to reach God's people, no one can think of it all necessary to accomplish that purpose.
Youth Leaders and Music Directors are particularly prone to bold, radical, out-of-the-box, ambitious, exciting, extreme, and fresh ideas which so intently focus upon the three R's of modern church - being real, refreshing, and relevant - that they it's possible to miss the most basic stuff such as basic church supplies necessary for their earth-shaking visions to succeed .
Hot Air Balloons And Anchors
An untethered balloon is a bad thing, which is why God appoints volunteers. Based upon my firsthand experiences, please consider the following list of church supplies before the next mega - ultra - over the whatever, wherever outreach conference your youth pastor conceives.
1) Communion Cups It might be wise to confirm the church supplies you will definitely need are on hand before the Good Friday Contemporary Worship and Communion Service , which will be advertised on 27 billboards in the tri-city area.
2) Visitor Welcome Cards It's always a good idea stocking up before major holidays, the Christmas In July Cantata, or the Visitor Appreciation Sunday and Membership Drive event which features a free iPad giveaway. Church welcome cards come packed in 100's, get a thousand, they get lost.
3) Christian Books Books people want to read would be a great idea for that spectacular foyer coffee shop at the church, making sure the shelves are stocked with books people would actually like to borrow would be highly recommended .
4) Hymnals Wayout Worship Wednesday is a great idea but, I can assure you that everyone won't know the words to Number 174 by heart - especially if you plan to sing verse 3. Hymnals for church are not as popular as they once were, but have 'em if you need 'em .
I pray you will find useful information and tips here should you commit to volunteering to build your pastor's vision . Keep these few church supplies on hand, and you will see God touch your ministry . Dear God please rescue all of us workers, from the fever dreams of Youth Leaders and Music Directors . Amen.
Having been through several church-building experiences in my fifteen years as a professional non-professional volunteer minister , I can say with great confidence that despite your church leadership's most noble and fantastic revelations of how to reach God's people, no one can think of it all necessary to accomplish that purpose.
Youth Leaders and Music Directors are particularly prone to bold, radical, out-of-the-box, ambitious, exciting, extreme, and fresh ideas which so intently focus upon the three R's of modern church - being real, refreshing, and relevant - that they it's possible to miss the most basic stuff such as basic church supplies necessary for their earth-shaking visions to succeed .
Hot Air Balloons And Anchors
An untethered balloon is a bad thing, which is why God appoints volunteers. Based upon my firsthand experiences, please consider the following list of church supplies before the next mega - ultra - over the whatever, wherever outreach conference your youth pastor conceives.
1) Communion Cups It might be wise to confirm the church supplies you will definitely need are on hand before the Good Friday Contemporary Worship and Communion Service , which will be advertised on 27 billboards in the tri-city area.
2) Visitor Welcome Cards It's always a good idea stocking up before major holidays, the Christmas In July Cantata, or the Visitor Appreciation Sunday and Membership Drive event which features a free iPad giveaway. Church welcome cards come packed in 100's, get a thousand, they get lost.
3) Christian Books Books people want to read would be a great idea for that spectacular foyer coffee shop at the church, making sure the shelves are stocked with books people would actually like to borrow would be highly recommended .
4) Hymnals Wayout Worship Wednesday is a great idea but, I can assure you that everyone won't know the words to Number 174 by heart - especially if you plan to sing verse 3. Hymnals for church are not as popular as they once were, but have 'em if you need 'em .
I pray you will find useful information and tips here should you commit to volunteering to build your pastor's vision . Keep these few church supplies on hand, and you will see God touch your ministry . Dear God please rescue all of us workers, from the fever dreams of Youth Leaders and Music Directors . Amen.
About the Author:
Christian Bookstores have everything at great prices, and saving the visionary's money is a part of the job description no one discusses . If you're not the visionairy catch the vision and follow give it your heart. That means you will need basic stuff, just stuff. Keep the staff happy with a little more paper, who wouldn't want more paper!
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