Adam is the Volunteer Coordinator at Downtown Harbor Church in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and is also the author of “Not Normal: 7 Quirks of Incredible Volunteers” and “Leading Not Normal Volunteers.” He also heads up, “Leading Volunteers Coaching,” a 10-week coaching program for leaders, specifically focusing on leading volunteers better.
How to Show Appreciation for Your Volunteers
Wednesday December 15, 2021 |When it comes to volunteer appreciation, our minds often go to gift cards or thank-you events. But what really makes volunteers feel appreciated are relationships and time. Read more
Volunteering From Home
Wednesday December 1, 2021 |The pandemic has caused a major shift in the way church does church. It's also shifted the way volunteers, well - volunteer. There are several ways we can involve ministry volunteers who are working from home. Read more
Developing Leadership in Your Volunteers
Monday March 2, 2020 |In churches, volunteers are the lifeblood of any ministry. We literally can’t do without them. So it’s pretty important that we take good care of them. We want both them and the people they serve to have lots of wins. Read more
Leading Volunteers Better—NEW from Orange!
Thursday November 1, 2018 |By Adam Duckworth I’ve been working with volunteers in ministry my entire career—in local churches and with Orange. Now, I’m excited to announce a brand, stinkin’, new online course on how to lead volunteers better called . . . drumroll . . . Leading Volunteers Better! See, I love volunteers. In fact, I probably love […] Read more
What Does A Healthy Volunteer Culture Look Like?
Wednesday April 8, 2015 |Now there is a loaded question. It is one of the questions that I have been asked most frequently throughout my career. My response is simple. You have to create a volunteer culture of people who are owners and not renters. “Owners not Renters,” you ask? What does that mean? My wife Katelyn and I […] Read more
