FCLP 19 | How to Use Summer to Recruit New Volunteers

In this practical leadership episode of the Female Church Leaders Podcast, Kadi Cole reframes a common ministry challenge: the summer slowdown. While many leaders brace for inconsistency and gaps, this season can actually become a strategic opportunity to expand your team and invite new people into meaningful roles.This episode helps female church leaders shift from a maintenance mindset to a more intentional approach to summer engagement. You’ll discover how simple adjustments in structure, communication, and expectations can lower barriers to entry and create new pathways for people to serve. Instead of losing momentum, you can build stronger teams, develop new leaders, and move into the fall with greater capacity and energy.TIMESTAMPS02:06 - Reframing summer as a strategic opportunity 02:11 - 10 strategies for summer ministry success 02:46 - Lowering barriers: adjusting structure for participation03:41 - Creating clear, short-term serving opportunities04:41 - Smarter recruitment: meeting immediate needs & availability05:37 - Events, training & first steps to serve06:34 - Building what lasts: relationships, retention & finishing wellResources mentioned;Emerging Trends in Leadership Development  - kadicole.com/trendsNext Steps and Resources:Take the Quiz: Identify your growth gap with our Sticky Floor Quiz at femalechurchleaders.com.Join a Cohort: Be part of our next Closing the Leadership Gap cohort for guided coaching and monthly Q&A with Kadi. Visit closingtheleadershipgap.com to learn more.Stay Connected: Follow us on Instagram @femalechurchleaders for daily encouragement and leadership tools.Spread the Word: If you found this episode helpful, please follow, rate, and share the podcast to help us reach more female church leaders.Tune in and get ready to lead with clarity, strength, and joy. Your calling matters, and we're here to support you every step of the way!