Development of a Volunteer Training Strategy for the Children's Ministry at Fincastle Baptist Church, Fincastle, Virginia

Abstract

This project examines the process for volunteer training in children's ministry for Fincastle Baptist Church. Chapter 1 examines the context of the church and community, develops the goals for completing the project and details the rationale for the project.

Chapter 2 addresses the biblical perspective of servant leadership and the use of spiritual gifts. This chapter explores the spiritual gifts mentioned throughout the New Testament and the biblical directive for believers to use these gifts with the context of church ministry, specifically children's ministry.

Chapter 3 examines varying components of volunteer ministry. The components that are addressed include proper recruitment, effective training and tools for the retention of volunteers.

Chapter 4 records the implementation process of the project. A detailed description is given to describe each step of the project. The purpose of this chapter is to assist other leaders use this project for their ministries.

Chapter 5 evaluates the project. The purpose of this chapter is to identify strengths and weaknesses of the project and the record theological and personal reflections concerning the project.