Volunteer Leaders

Volunteer Leaders | Oct. 28 2020
Future of disaster relief efforts: Faith-based safety net largely comprised of older volunteers
By Bob Smietana Religion News Service This story was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center and is reprinted from Religion News Service.…

Volunteer Leaders | Oct. 23 2020
Larry and Janice Dover receives Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s volunteer of the year award
Franklin Association Several years back, someone nominated Larry Dover for the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce’s volunteer of the year…

Volunteer Leaders | Sep. 30 2020
LifeWay Sunday School leader shares recruitment tips for ministry volunteers
When it comes to finding willing workers for church programs, the next few months may be especially tough, according to Ken Braddy, director…

Volunteer Leaders | May. 18 2020
Metro Changers to continue World Changers mission in Birmingham
By Caleb Yarbrough Correspondent, The Alabama Baptist For many involved in World Changers through the past 30 years, LifeWay Christian Resources’…

Volunteer Leaders | Mar. 14 2020
Zoom video conferencing an option for meetings during time of social distancing
Sunday School classes, discipleship and life groups, church staff teams, and others who meet regularly are facing tough decisions as health and…

Volunteer Leaders | Mar. 9 2020
IMB recommends mission volunteers postpone travel due to coronavirus risk
The International Mission Board (IMB) of the Southern Baptist Convention is now recommending that missions volunteers from U.S. churches postpone…

Volunteer Leaders | Sep. 3 2019
Tokyo ‘vision trips’ to introduce Olympics outreach
Missionaries in Japan are hosting three vision trips in October for those interested in leading mission teams to Tokyo during the 2020 summer…

Volunteer Leaders | Aug. 9 2019
Worship Music Emphasis Week is August 18–24; One Day For Worship Leaders is Aug. 29 in Birmingham
When it comes to worship music, only one thing is essential, according to Keith Hibbs, director of the office of worship leadership and church…

Volunteer Leaders | Mar. 18 2019
Free webcast for pastors and church leaders will focus on protecting children
Protecting children, youth and other vulnerable groups — as well as responding well to reports from victims of abuse in churches and ministry…