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Summer 1982: Volunteers

Volume 3
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In this Issue
Volunteers, Prison Ministry, and the Church
Volunteers, Prison Ministry, and the Church
How can local churches minister to prisoners?
An Interview with Chuck Colson
Broadening the Local Church's Horizon
LEADERSHIP asked Charles Colson what the local church can do to help solve the prison problem. Following are his suggestions.
The Care and Feeding of Lay Leaders
One remedy for board meeting tension lies outside the meeting altogether.
Roy C. Price
Discipleship
How To Spend A Day In Prayer
Practical advice for guidance and encouragement.
Lorne C. Sanny
Women Volunteers
Practical strategies for easing a major transition
Virginia Patterson
The Church: An Emergency Room
A typical week never seems to be typical for those in local church ministry.
James J. Londis
Leadership
Helping Your Successor Succeed
Practical strategies for easing a major transition
Lyle E. Schaller
Outreach
The Transfer of a Treasure
Practical advice for transitioning a beloved congregation.
Orval Butcher
Belaying—A Model For Ministry
Support Doesn't Mean that You"Climb the Mountain" for People
Kenneth McGuire
Discipleship
The Research Assistant
Your Sermon Preparation can Impact More Than Just Sunday Mornings
Donald L. Bubna
Discipleship |Outreach
Letter from an Ex-Volunteer
How one layman lost his enthusiasm for church work.
Ronald E. Wilson
Recruitment's Missing Link
In the busy life of ministry, don't overlook the "activating" gift of administration
Carl F. George
What to do with Superman
For high-achieving volunteers, low expectations can be Kryptonite.
Carl F. George
Noble Volunteer or Humble Slave?
Is there any choice about serving the kingdom of God?
Ben Patterson
Meetings That Work
Practical Tips for Efficiency ... and Sanity
Mason M. Finks
The Pastor as Volunteer
The Possibilities and Pitfalls of Serving Outside Your Church
James D. Berkley
Outreach
Thoughts on Motivating Volunteers
Getting people to volunteer is one thing. Motivating them is another ...
Robert E. Cook
Training Volunteers
A Leadership Survey
Terry C. Muck

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