221: Mistake #6: Recruiting (Yep, Just Stop It) | Church Volunteer Series episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 22 MIN

221: Mistake #6: Recruiting (Yep, Just Stop It) | Church Volunteer Series

from The Small Church Ministry Podcast · host Laurie Graham

In Mistake #6 of Stop Doing This to Volunteers: Top Mistakes Our Churches Are Making, we rethink recruitment altogether. Instead of building programs and then scrambling to fill roles, what if our people shaped our ministry? This episode explores the difference between recruiting and developing - and why unique churches grow when we build around the gifts already in the room.In this episode, we cover:The difference between recruiting to fill roles and developing people over timeWhy cookie-cutter ministry models keep us stuckHow to let the people God brings determine the direction of your ministryWhy development builds long-term health (and recruiting often protects our programs)RESOURCES MENTIONEDJoin our free Facebook CommunitySupport the showSUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches who need to hear this.🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Small Church Ministry Podcast! See you next week!FOLLOW US:➡️  Website: smallchurchministry.com➡️  Instagram: instagram.com/smallchurchministry➡️  Facebook: facebook.com/smallchurchministry➡️  Creative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministry➡️  Small Church Network: smallchurchministry.com/membership

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Mar 24, 2026

Embed this episode

In Mistake #6 of Stop Doing This to Volunteers: Top Mistakes Our Churches Are Making, we rethink recruitment altogether. Instead of building programs and then scrambling to fill roles, what if our people shaped our ministry? This episode explores the difference between recruiting and developing - and why unique churches grow when we build around the gifts already in the room. In this episode, we cover: The difference between recruiting to fill roles and developing people over timeWhy co...

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.

Ready to play

221: Mistake #6: Recruiting (Yep, Just Stop It) | Church Volunteer Series

0:00 22:11

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Small Church Ministry Podcast?

This episode is 22 minutes long.

When was this The Small Church Ministry Podcast episode published?

This episode was published on March 24, 2026.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this The Small Church Ministry Podcast episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!