Parish Stewardship Resources

Make A Plea Over The Pulpit
Develop A Snappy Bulletin Appeal
Talk To Different Standing Parish Groups
Put An Appeal In The Parish Newsletter
Hold A "Sign-up" Sunday After The Needs Have Been Explained Over A Period Of A Few Weeks
Create A "Wall Of Opportunity" Where Needs Are Posted
Include Information About Volunteer Needs At A Newcomer's Welcoming Dinner
Hold A "Ministry Sunday" - Produce A Simple Video Of The Parish Ministries In Action And Show It To Parishioners Followed By a Ministry Fair Where People Can Ask Questions Of Those Currently Involved In The Ministry
Have A Hospitality Weekend To Tell Parishioners About Existing NeedsUse The Parish Handbook To Inform Parishioners About Needs

Do One-on-One Asking
Ask A Current Volunteer To "Tap" Another Volunteer
Get To Know The Skills Of Those In The Parish
Ask For Volunteers By A Particular Skill
Find Out People's Skills When Making An Initial Home Visit
Include A Place On The Parish Census For Listing Skills and Interests
Develop A "Parish Skills Bank" Where People Register Their Skills
Increase The Number Of Volunteers By Having Standing Committee Members Complete Project Work With Sub-committee Members Who Do Not Serve On The Standing Committee
Have A Notebook With Role Descriptions of Available Volunteer Opportunities Accessible To Parishioners