Building a Volunteer Bench - Episode 6
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Building a Volunteer Bench - Episode 6
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About this listen
In episode 6 of the Kidmin Podcast, Kenny Conley talks about something most kids ministry leaders rarely plan for but deal with every single week: subs.
Too often, volunteer recruiting is treated as a simple yes-or-no question. When someone says no to weekly serving, we take the loss and move on. But what if a no to weekly serving could become a yes to something else?
In this episode, Kenny introduces the idea of building the bench and explains why a healthy, intentional sub strategy is essential for sustainable kids ministry. From predictable call-outs to protecting your weekends, this conversation reframes how leaders think about subs, flexibility, and playing the long game with volunteers.
🎯 In this episode:
- Why volunteer recruiting should not be a binary yes-or-no ask
- How to turn “no” into a different kind of yes
- Why subs are not uncommitted volunteers
- The difference between a full roster and full coverage
- Why overstaffing is not the best solution
- How to predict call-outs and plan ahead
- Building a healthy bench that supports your starters
- Creating margin, longevity, and joy for your volunteer team
If you are tired of scrambling every weekend and want a more intentional approach to volunteer leadership, this episode is for you.