Recruiting and Training Volunteers

In this episode of Youth Ministry Unscripted, Josh, Isaiah, and Danny discuss the critical role of volunteers in youth ministry. They talk about recruiting and retaining volunteers, the various roles they can fill, and effective strategies for building relationships with them. We need to care for and connect with our volunteers, as well as provide clear expectations and ongoing communication to ensure a successful team experience. Playing the Long Game: Five Suggestions for Retaining Volunteers in Your Youth Ministry by Ryan WoodServing Your Youth Volunteers by Josh HussungAsian American Youth Ministry and Volunteers: Expectations and HardshipsThree Reasons Why Empty Nesters Are the Best Youth Volunteers by Tracey Rector Resources for Volunteer DevelopmentFollow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates!Follow and subscribe to Youth Ministry Unscripted wherever you listen to podcasts.Join us at the Rooted 2025 Conference! Hosted by: Danny Kwon, author of Teenagers and Mental Health; Becca Heck, M. Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary; Isaiah Marshall, Rooted's Director of Ministry Development; and Josh Hussung, M. Div. in Pastor Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.