Let's Grow!

First Assembly of God

Let's Grow is a ministry of First Assembly of God in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, where our mission is Leading people to a growing relationship with Jesus. You can find out more by visiting our website www.firstassemblygreencastle.com *For a free resource to help you grow in Your walk with Jesus, visit our website, or email us at info@firstassemblygreencastle.com If you don’t have a church home, we invite you to join us Sunday mornings at 10:30am at First Assembly. We’re located on 525 Leitersburg Street in Greencastle, right across the street from the Greencastle-Antrim Elementary School.

  1. 5d ago

    FIRST Podcast: Volunteer Appreciation Sunday

    This is our VERY FIRST podcast episode! This episode features a discussion between Josh Fowler, Steph Thompson, and Laurie Compher on serving in the local church as a team and honoring the team of ministry volunteers via a Volunteer Appreciation Sunday. Key Topics Jesus' example of servant leadershipVolunteer appreciation and recognitionBuilding and maintaining a volunteer teamKingdom vs. silo mentality in ministry Takeaways Serving is a heart matter rooted in grace and humility.Small acts of service are just as important as public acts.A healthy church has high volunteer engagement, around 80%.Leadership by example is crucial in fostering a service-oriented culture. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast 00:52 The Biblical Call to Serve: Mark 10:45 01:51 Jesus' Example of Humility and Servant Leadership 02:51 Personal Stories of Serving from the Heart 04:12 Countercultural Nature of Servant Leadership 05:08 The Role of Volunteers at First Assembly 05:59 The Importance of Intergenerational Service 06:56 Kingdom vs. Silo Mentality in Ministry 07:54 Practical Ways to Recognize and Appreciate Volunteers 08:52 The Significance of Planting Seeds in Ministry 09:50 Encouraging Everyone to Get Involved in Service 10:49 Building a Unified Ministry Team with a Kingdom Focus 11:48 Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon and Gifts 13:13 The Power of Community and Family in Service 14:13 Strategic Planning for Volunteer Events 15:10 Budgeting and Practical Tips for Appreciation Events 16:06 The Impact of Serving on Personal Growth and Community 17:02 The Parable of the Sowers and Cultivating Hearts 18:01 Inviting and Encouraging New Volunteers 18:59 Involving Children and Youth in Service 19:53 Counteracting Cultural Trends Against Service 20:48 Modeling Servant Leadership as Church Leaders 22:11 Raising Up the Next Generation of Servants 23:10 Closing Remarks and Call to Action 23:48 Closing Prayer and Blessing FREE Bible Resource: https://www.youversion.com Let's GROW! is a ministry of First Assembly of God in Greencastle, PA. www.firstassemblygreencastle.com

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Let's Grow is a ministry of First Assembly of God in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, where our mission is Leading people to a growing relationship with Jesus. You can find out more by visiting our website www.firstassemblygreencastle.com *For a free resource to help you grow in Your walk with Jesus, visit our website, or email us at info@firstassemblygreencastle.com If you don’t have a church home, we invite you to join us Sunday mornings at 10:30am at First Assembly. We’re located on 525 Leitersburg Street in Greencastle, right across the street from the Greencastle-Antrim Elementary School.