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Sunday, February 19, 2023 | Purpose in the Puzzle | Guest Speaker: Pastor Paula Dannielle

In this episode, Paula Dannielle speaks from her experience as a single parent and leading a ministry with the single-parent in mind. There are specific changes you could make to your ministry to more intentionally serve single-parent families and Paula shares what has impacted her church community.Paula DannielleConnect with Paula on Instagram, and Twitter.Ministry BoostCheck out our courses and register now at MinistryBoost.org.NotesWhat are some ways the church can serve single parents better? Remember that Single parent homes have to do the same thing that two-parent homes do with 50% of the time Their time is of the essence; make it worth their time; be sure that “in-person meetings” are something that must in person Don’t overlap events or occasions that involve multiple phases for kids/students Be aware of the calendaring and timeline of communication of special events, particularly for budgeting purposes What can churches do intentionally for single parents? ALL students at her campus live in single-parent homes Programming has an on-ramp because most students come only every other week Group leaders communicate through text message to kids and parents to keep everyone in the loop Frequency is declining, so recaps during programming and group time is key so no one is lost Using apps to stay in contact (Lead Small App for communication with parents) Create and carve out positions for single parents where they don’t have to commit to serving every week Love them well; maybe you don’t know which ones you have; build relationships What unique things can churches do to partner with parents? Consider when your services are for students (because if they have multiple phases in their home, it could take up their entire Sunday) For student groups, make them flexible throughout the week to provide options for single parents’ kids One-on-ones with parents: ask if their child will be attending and determine where to meet with them (not just Starbucks, maybe consider Chick-fil-A or even their sporting event) Gearing social media to connect with single parents Connect with adult ministries leadership to arrange for children to attend ministry events (or childcare) How do you stay in communication with parents that do not attend your church? If there are multiple children in the family, assign one parent email to each child (making sure both parents get represented and is communicated to)   Action Items Evaluate your calendar with a single-parent lens What's your % of single parents in your church? Find a pastor or counselor outside your church Get Exclusive Content from this Week's EpisodeUse the form below to subscribe to my email list where you’ll get an email each Tuesday when a new podcast comes out. That email will also include something exclusive related to the podcast that’s not found in the post or in the episode. Subscribe | Share | Rate | CommentTo make sure you never miss a post, hit the subscribe button in iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or Tune In radio. Keep your friends and co-workers up-to-date as well by sharing it with them via email or social media.

<p>In this episode, Paula Dannielle speaks from her experience as a single parent and leading a ministry with the single-parent in mind. There are specific changes you could make to your ministry to more intentionally serve single-parent families and Paula shares what has impacted her church community.</p><h2>Paula Dannielle</h2><p>Connect with Paula on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paula_dannielle/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/paula_dannielle" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter.</a></p><h2><a href="http://ministryboost.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ministry Boost</a></h2><p>Check out our courses and register now at <a href="http://ministryboost.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">MinistryBoost.org</a>.</p><h2>Notes</h2><p><strong>What are some ways the church can serve single parents better?</strong></p><ul> <li>Remember that Single parent homes have to do the same thing that two-parent homes do with 50% of the time</li> <li>Their time is of the essence; make it worth their time; be sure that “in-person meetings” are something that must in person</li> <li>Don’t overlap events or occasions that involve multiple phases for kids/students</li> <li>Be aware of the calendaring and timeline of communication of special events, particularly for budgeting purposes</li> </ul><strong>What can churches do intentionally for single parents?</strong><ul> <li>ALL students at her campus live in single-parent homes</li> <li>Programming has an on-ramp because most students come only every other week</li> <li>Group leaders communicate through text message to kids and parents to keep everyone in the loop</li> <li>Frequency is declining, so recaps during programming and group time is key so no one is lost</li> <li>Using apps to stay in contact (Lead Small App for communication with parents)</li> <li>Create and carve out positions for single parents where they don’t have to commit to serving every week</li> <li>Love them well; maybe you don’t know which ones you have; build relationships</li> </ul><strong>What unique things can churches do to partner with parents?</strong><ul> <li>Consider when your services are for students (because if they have multiple phases in their home, it could take up their entire Sunday)</li> <li>For student groups, make them flexible throughout the week to provide options for single parents’ kids</li> <li>One-on-ones with parents: ask if their child will be attending and determine where to meet with them (not just Starbucks, maybe consider Chick-fil-A or even their sporting event)</li> <li>Gearing social media to connect with single parents</li> <li>Connect with adult ministries leadership to arrange for children to attend ministry events (or childcare)</li> </ul><strong>How do you stay in communication with parents that do not attend your church?</strong><ul> <li>If there are multiple children in the family, assign one parent email to each child (making sure both parents get represented and is communicated to)</li> </ul><ul> <li></li> </ul><h2>Action Items</h2><ol> <li>Evaluate your calendar with a single-parent lens</li> <li>What's your % of single parents in your church?</li> <li>Find a pastor or counselor outside your church</li> </ol><h2>Get Exclusive Content from this Week's Episode</h2><p>Use the form below to subscribe to my email list where you’ll get an email each Tuesday when a new podcast comes out. That email will also include something exclusive related to the podcast that’s not found in the post or in the episode.<br/> </p><h2>Subscribe | Share | Rate | Comment</h2><p>To make sure you never miss a post, hit the subscribe button in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nick-blevins-family-ministry/id1114357026" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5jepv5xvtrr4g5ehddm4usvy2y?t=Nick_Blevins_Family_Ministry_Podcast_Children__Youth__Students__NextGen" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=90266&amp;refid=stpr" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, or <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Nick-Blevins-Family-Ministry-Podcast-p877774/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tune In</a> radio. Keep your friends and co-workers up-to-date as well by sharing it with them via email or social media.</p>

Episode 180: Ministering to Single Parents with Paula Dannielle

In this episode, we hear from Paula Dannielle on the power of creating a strategy for encouraging volunteers and creating space to do this every week. This is the third part of a six-session series from an online event called Volunteer Bootcamp, hosted by Ministry Boost.Paula DannielleConnect with Paula on Instagram, and Twitter.Volunteer BootcampGet access to the full Volunteer Bootcamp sessions and notes here.Links Mentioned in this EpisodeVolunteer Bootcamp WebinarIdeas for Encouraging VolunteersIdea One: Make sure they are seen Each of them should be known by name  This may not be a staff member, but this could be a ministry lead, coach, etc.   Get personal  During huddles, take time to celebrate Acknowledge prayer requests Be sure they are greeted when they arrive and when they leave and at least once during their service hour   VALUE: People can feel invisible during the week with all the things we have to do; help them feel seen with something they don’t have to do, but they want to do. Idea Two: Be sure they are known Each of your volunteers should be confident that you know they have a life outside of volunteering each weekend  Leaders need to know they are connected to the vision of the church, regardless of their circumstances Take into consideration the unique “family makeup” of each volunteer  Single parents Parents with multiple kids Parents of kids with special needs Health challenges     VALUE: When volunteers know they are cared for outside of their time serving, they will feel encouraged and feel like part of a community and a team Idea Three: Tell them/their Stories Tell stories as far back and as recent as possible Examples of ways to tell stories:  Storytelling wall with volunteers’ pictures on the wall Stories of life transformation written on cards on the wall Encourage stories with Communications Team; record these stories and share with people in the church Use huddles Use storyboards Use social media – “Visual images paint 1,000 words” Use names with stories   VALUE: Stories give inspiration and tangible results that their work is not in vain, and stories encourage volunteer Action Items Do a 5 under 5 or What floats your boat Write a note each week in 2020 Text 5 volunteers this week Get Exclusive Content from this Week's EpisodeUse the form below to subscribe to my email list where you’ll get an email each Tuesday when a new podcast comes out. That email will also include something exclusive related to the podcast that’s not found in the post or in the episode. Subscribe | Share | Rate | CommentTo make sure you never miss a post, hit the subscribe button in iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or Tune In radio. Keep your friends and co-workers up-to-date as well by sharing it with them via email or social media.

<p>In this episode, we hear from Paula Dannielle on the power of creating a strategy for encouraging volunteers and creating space to do this every week. This is the third part of a six-session series from an online event called Volunteer Bootcamp, hosted by Ministry Boost.</p><h2>Paula Dannielle</h2><p>Connect with Paula on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paula_dannielle/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/paula_dannielle" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter.</a></p><h2><a href="http://ministryboost.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Volunteer Bootcamp</a></h2><p><a href="http://ministryboost.org/bootcamp" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get access to the full Volunteer Bootcamp sessions and notes here</a>.</p><h2>Links Mentioned in this Episode</h2><p><a href="http://ministryboost.org/bootcamp/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Volunteer Bootcamp Webinar</a></p><h4><strong>Ideas for Encouraging Volunteers</strong></h4><p><b>Idea One: Make sure they are seen</b></p><ul> <li>Each of them should be known <b>by name</b> <ul> <li>This may not be a staff member, but this could be a ministry lead, coach, etc.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Get personal <ul> <li>During huddles, take time to celebrate</li> <li>Acknowledge prayer requests</li> <li>Be sure they are greeted when they arrive and when they leave and at least once during their service hour</li> </ul> </li> <li><b>VALUE: </b>People can feel invisible during the week with all the things we <b>have to do</b>; help them feel seen with something they don’t have to do, but they <b>want to do</b>.</li> </ul><p><b>Idea Two: Be sure they are known</b></p><ul> <li>Each of your volunteers should be confident that you know they have a life outside of volunteering each weekend <ul> <li>Leaders need to know they are connected to the vision of the church, regardless of their circumstances</li> <li>Take into consideration the unique “family makeup” of each volunteer <ul> <li>Single parents</li> <li>Parents with multiple kids</li> <li>Parents of kids with special needs</li> <li>Health challenges</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li><b>VALUE: </b>When volunteers know they are cared for outside of their time serving, they will feel encouraged and feel like part of a community and a team</li> </ul><p><b>Idea Three: Tell them/their Stories</b></p><ul> <li>Tell stories as far back and as recent as possible</li> <li>Examples of ways to tell stories: <ul> <li>Storytelling wall with volunteers’ pictures on the wall</li> <li>Stories of life transformation written on cards on the wall</li> <li>Encourage stories with Communications Team; record these stories and share with people in the church</li> <li>Use huddles</li> <li>Use storyboards</li> <li>Use social media – <b>“Visual images paint 1,000 words”</b></li> <li>Use names with stories</li> </ul> </li> <li><b>VALUE: </b>Stories give inspiration and tangible results that their work is not in vain, and stories encourage volunteer</li> </ul><h2>Action Items</h2><ol> <li>Do a 5 under 5 or What floats your boat</li> <li>Write a note each week in 2020</li> <li>Text 5 volunteers this week</li> </ol><h2>Get Exclusive Content from this Week's Episode</h2><p>Use the form below to subscribe to my email list where you’ll get an email each Tuesday when a new podcast comes out. That email will also include something exclusive related to the podcast that’s not found in the post or in the episode.<br/> </p><h2>Subscribe | Share | Rate | Comment</h2><p>To make sure you never miss a post, hit the subscribe button in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nick-blevins-family-ministry/id1114357026" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5jepv5xvtrr4g5ehddm4usvy2y?t=Nick_Blevins_Family_Ministry_Podcast_Children__Youth__Students__NextGen" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=90266&amp;refid=stpr" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, or <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Nick-Blevins-Family-Ministry-Podcast-p877774/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tune In</a> radio. Keep your friends and co-workers up-to-date as well by sharing it with them via email or social media.</p>

Episode 173: Encouraging Volunteers Q&A with Paula Dannielle