Reluctant to Recruit?? In a previous post, we talked about one particular SRF leader who was honest about their reluctance. I promised to post some thoughts today to help overcome this reluctance that I often find among SRF leaders. Here you go.... When I asked the Sports Minister how they would go about recruiting this person, she outlined their hypothetical discussion and something clicked for me. My Sports Minister friend didn’t want to burden this busy man with another obligation. She didn’t say it directly but it seemed to me this was their perception of the role underneath the recruiting. I brought this up and she confirmed my thoughts. We then discussed a different perspective on recruiting – one where you are recruiting to an opportunity not an obligation, to a privilege not a burden, by invitation not by begging. To help the Sports Minister see this opportunity and privilege, we discussed the benefits she had experienced in being a part of the Leadership Team in the past 3-4 years. Sure it was work but she agreed it had been very transformative for her and the others. The group experienced real community as the Leader encouraged them to share their lives as well as the work. They also experienced personal development as they learned more about their gifts and abilities and how they fit on the team. Finally, we talked about God’s affirmation for the team as he used them to develop the ministry. Community. Development. Affirmation. Sense of Purpose. As we reviewed these benefits, she realized they were things everyone looks for. She saw afresh that being a part of ministry where these are taking place is a great opportunity, a privilege she should never apologize for inviting people to take part. So the next time you are reluctant to recruit, remember the difference between inviting someone into a privileged opportunity and begging someone to take on a burdening obligation. If this was helpful, click the "Like" Thumbs Up below. And Happy Recruiting!!!

Posted by Bob Schindler - Community Host at 2025-02-28 14:38:01 UTC