Dennis E. Williams & Kenneth O. Gangel 
Volunteers for Today’s Church [PDF ebook] 
How to Recruit and Retain Workers

Too often, the same few faithful people end up volunteering their services in the church, while the majority seems content to watch the action – or lack thereof – from the sidelines. But there is hope for leaders who find themselves in this situation.

‘Volunteers for Today’s Church’ shows ministry leaders how to motivate the stand-by crowd to start playing the game. And although just getting players to sign up is a major task, seasoned coaches know that this is just the beginning. Determining the strengths of each volunteer is crucial for a strong team. Dennis Williams and Kenneth Gangel here provide practical advice on how to dovetail a volunteer’s gifts witha ministry that really fits. Included are tips on personal recruiting, teamwork, supervising, training, and keeping workers motivated.

About the author

Dr. Kenneth O. Gangel (1935 – 2009) was Vice President of Academic Affairs and Academic Dean at Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas. He was also Senior Professor of Christian Education. Dr. Gangel was a graduate of Taylor University, Grace Theological Seminary, Fuller Theological Seminary, Concordia Seminary, and the University of Missouri at Kansas City (Ph.D.). He was former President of the National Association of Professors of Christian Education and author of a number of books, including ‘Leadership for Church Education’, ‘Competent to Lead’, and ‘Lessons in Leadership from the Bible’.