A supported volunteer team begins with thoughtful invitations and room to use people’s gifts. These six approaches explore realistic expectations, personal connections, encouragement, and growing responsibility, helping ministry leaders recruit volunteers and nurture their sense of purpose and belonging.
Creative Ideas
Community Spotlight: An Illustrated Compassion VBS at St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church
Compassion became something children could practice through gardening, welcome letters, and bags of supplies at St. John in the Wilderness Episcopal Church. Hear how the church adapted An Illustrated Compassion for a four-day VBS shaped by local relationships and creative play.
10 Ways to Pray with Kids
Prayer doesn’t have to be complicated. Explore simple, meaningful ways to pray with kids—through art, movement, journaling, nature, and everyday conversation—that help children express their hearts and notice God’s presence all around them.