Huey, Dorothy, and Terrence brainstorm volunteer recruitment and retention. The roundtable analyzes their contexts and then builds up a strategy focused on relationship-building that contributes to a healthy disciple-making culture.
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Timestamps
Personal Introductions (0:00) Terrence Shay, Huey Lee, Dorothy Lau
Topic: Youth Ministry Volunteers – Recruitment and Retention (1:26)
- Terrence spotlights the essential partnership between youth pastors and volunteers and then directs the roundtable toward recruitment and retention.
Recruitment: Philosophy and Purpose (2:18)
- Dorothy contrasts need-based recruitment vs. leadership development and reveals her commitment to the second. Huey emphasizes the worthwhile purpose of serving in youth ministry and also encourages relational recruitment. Terrence makes the connection that the teen years are when most conversions happen. Huey and Dorothy share the benefits of serving in youth ministry for spiritual growth.
Recruitment: Obstacles for potential volunteers (14:31)
- Dorothy acknowledges the time commitment required for youth ministry. Huey adds a common volunteer sentiment of feeling inadequate and ill-equipped to serve in this capacity.
Retention: Build a healthy volunteer culture through relationships and training (18:08)
- Huey emphasizes the call to shepherd volunteers as a part of youth ministry. Dorothy contributes the ideas of seasonal training and strategic meetings around busy schedules. Huey appreciates the culture and resources of Rooted which emphasizes relationship building. Terrence summarizes by connecting volunteer investment to the youth pastor calling.