In this episode, Tom Bump, Cole Rice, and Vicki Abbott discuss the challenges of volunteer recruitment and retention in church ministries.

They emphasize the importance of understanding the difference between recruiting new volunteers and retaining existing ones. The conversation highlights key questions leaders should ask themselves to improve their volunteer culture and the significance of creating a culture of celebration to enhance retention.

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Procrastination isn't a character flaw. It's a signal.

In this episode, we're getting real about why kids ministry leaders procrastinate—especially when energy is low and the tasks feel endless. Cole Rice opens up about his own procrastination struggles and how they drain his leadership energy. But here's the thing: once you understand why you're avoiding tasks, you can actually do something about it.

We explore the real factors behind procrastination:

• How energy levels directly impact your motivation and focus
• Why your work environment matters more than you think (yes, lighting and music actually help)
• The tension between human connection and task completion
• Practical strategies that work: gamifying tasks, the "Eat the Frog" method, boundary-setting

Plus, we share two powerful frameworks:

• The Red & Green Task System (knowing which tasks drain vs. energize you)
• The Eisenhower Matrix (so you stop doing busy work and start doing what matters)

The big takeaway? You don't need more discipline. You need the right mindset, the right environment, and permission to work the way God wired you.

You'll leave this episode with clarity on how to tackle procrastination without burning out—and tools to protect your energy for what truly matters in your ministry.

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You're running your kids ministry on fumes—short-staffed, stretched thin, and wondering where your next volunteer is coming from. This episode is for you.

We dig into the real challenges of recruiting and retaining volunteers in children's ministry without burning yourself out in the process. Learn practical strategies Nicole Brutosky and our team use to move from constantly asking for help to actually building a team that stays.

Topics covered:

• Why volunteers quit (and it's probably not what you think)
• The difference between shadowing and serving (and why it matters)
• How to build trust with your volunteer team
• Delegation that actually works
• Creating safe entry points for new volunteers
• Fun, food, and feedback: The forgotten retention tools
• Appreciating volunteers in specific, meaningful ways

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