How to Recruit Teachers and Leaders by J. Dan Boulton
The recruitment of teachers and leaders for the ministry of Christian education in a church is a common topic among volunteer leaders, pastors and Christian education professionals. One can hardly find a Christian education conference where recruiting is not taught and debated. In fact, based on GCP's research, recruiting is the primary, ongoing challenge that church leaders face.
The purpose of this article is to provide basic information to help address this important issue.
What does the Bible tell us about recruiting?Click here to read (PDF).
What are some practical tips for making recruitment work?Click here to read (PDF).
Implementing a Recruiting Strategy
Every church has its own priorities when it comes to recruiting. Therefore, it is helpful for the Christian education committee, elders, etc. to establish a recruiting strategy that fits their individual church. If there are no plans or priorities, in essence, that is the plan.
When formulating a basic, annual ongoing strategy to recruit teachers and leaders, creating an annual calendar of when to do what is an excellent way to begin and continue to work your plan. This will go a long way toward being deliberate to prepare laborers to serve well in the Lord's harvest. If your church needs help with the vital work, please feel fee to call Great Commission Publications at 1-800-595-1032 and one of their field representatives will be glad to work with you.
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