Give Them What They Need

God has gifted our student ministry with some incredible volunteers that go beyond their "call of duty" to make our ministry to students a success. As a leader I am always thinking and praying about what I need to do to allow them to succeed and flourish in their various roles. Beyond meetings, retreats, and food what is it that the volunteers on my team need to be successful and take their ministry to the next level?

1.) Structure and Leadership-raise the bar and protect it...I need to be hearing from God constantly and making sure my cup is full...how can I pour out from an empty cup?

2.) Encouragement-we all need it and I need to continually reinforce this

3.) Training & Learning Opportunities-I can't assume they know it all, I must provide them with the resources and expose them to other leaders and environments that will both inspire and challenge them

4.) Constant communication of support, direction, and vision-you wouldn't take a trip without a map or GPS, my team will be lost and there will be no unity if I am not constantly communicating direction and reiterating vision and values.

5.) I need to set them up to succeed-allow them to discover their gifts, leave room for mistakes and failure...allow them to serve in their sweet spot of success