# Episode 358: Need a Team of Volunteers?

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Podcast: [Enduring Churches Podcast with Alan and Trent](https://stenobird.com/podcast/enduring-churches-podcast-with-alan-and-trent-783781)
Published: 2026-01-12T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://enduringchurches.podbean.com/e/episode-358/
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## Resource

358: Need a Team of Volunteers? From Gary McIntosh in *The 10 Key Roles of a Pastor* 1. Look at every person as a potential team member2. Encourage people to serve the Lord on the basis of their love for Him.3. Don't downplay the role; magnify it.4. Don't recruit in the hallway. (Make an appointment)5. Introduce potential recruits to those already in the same ministry. - in a small church, you might have to go outside your church6. Never expect an immediate answer 7. Follow Up8. Train Them

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