Volunteer Resources

OverviewA perfect companion to our new Heartfelt Thanks keepsake book! Whether you give a card—or even a pack—along with the book or write a special note of thanks to others in your ministry, they'll be delighted with these specially designed cards for...

OverviewThese colorful cards can be used anytime, and also make a great companion to our What You Do Matters gift book. Send a special note of thanks to your team and let them know how much you appreciate them, or send them along with the book. Pack of...

OverviewBy Toby Rowe You're excited about the chance to work alongside teenagers on a mission trip. You're energized to see how God challenges and changes these young people through the experience. Your leaders have equipped you for your role. Yet...

OverviewThank your volunteers for serving in children's ministry with this fun, inspiring gift book! Whether they teach Sunday school, gather supplies for lessons, serve snacks, or rock babies in the nursery, their actions have an impact on the lives of...

OverviewBy Mark DeVries and Jeff Dunn-Rankin Today's youth ministry volunteers are clamoring for training, yet many of them won't show up for tons of meeting. So how can youth workers equip their teams? Youth Leader Training on the Go is an easy, proven...

OverviewBy Rick Lawrence Volunteers have the power to shape a ministry, so youth ministry leadership development and training are extremely important. Through the use of youth leadership training books, you can strengthen your volunteer team, and in...

OverviewBy Rick Lawrence If you're a volunteer in youth ministry, you've likely wondered: "How did I get here?" No matter how you'd normally answer, one thing's for sure: You're "here" because Jesus nudged or maybe even dragged you here. That's because...

OverviewBy Jonathan McKee and Thomas W. McKee The world of volunteers has changed. But have you changed, too? Across the country, volunteer ranks continue to grow, but people are volunteering differently. They're working online, seeking flexible...

OverviewBy Jonathan McKee and Thomas W. McKee The world of volunteers has changed. But have you changed, too? It might be time to rethink your approach to youth ministry leadership development... Across the country, volunteer ranks continue to grow, but...

OverviewBy Joshua Griffin with Doug Fields When you use the right youth ministry leadership training, your small group undergoes a transformation. Lives are changed. Important decisions are made. Spiritual growth is enhanced. Jokes are shared. Lifelong...

OverviewBy Thom and Joani Schultz and Group's Amazing Team of Creators Now you can do more than just teach—you can reach. Like the book of Proverbs is jampacked with short nuggets of wisdom, this practical little book shares a wealth of knowledge on how...

IntroductionSpecial Kids with Special Needs Jesus said, "Let all the children come to me." Not some. Not most. All the children. And that's just what you strive to do each week in your class--help your kids know and love Jesus. Typical kids and kids with...

IntroductionDiscipline, Discipleship, and You The best way to handle discipline issues is to avoid having them pop up in the first place. That can happen, by the way—and you're the key. You can create a classroom environment that removes chaos and...