We have so many awesome people willing to help out here at LCC. I recently added some new people to the mix in LCC MEDIA. I am excited to get them started. One of the questions that seems to proceed any sort of volunteer position in LCC Media is, "How can I help?" Well...that is a great question, a question I want to answer very frankly with a list. I think this list applies to you as a volunteer, whether you sweep the floors or build beautiful video productions.
1. Love It: Put your heart into what you sign up for...if you don't, it will make all these other things in the list seem tedious, and serving will drain not only your time but your energy as well. If you don't like what you signed up for, simply change and find something that you do love.
2. Learn It: Be quick to learn and become a self learner for what you sign up for, if your job requires technical training...I guarantee there is some sort of training or tutorial that you can find on the web. Even if the team training hasn't started yet...get a head start. This will make you a valuable tool to the team.
3. Own It: Take it and run with it. Think about it, come up with new ideas for it, find the best way to do what you do. When what you do becomes less you "helping out" and more you creating, investing, and growing the ministry then you know you're truly "helping out". Honestly, this shapes your volunteer experience too. The more you own your ministry, the more you're invested, the more you put your heart and soul into it , the more you bless others and the more you get blessing out of it.
4. Share It: Once you get to the place where you completely love what you do, you have learned what you do, you finally own what you do, it's time to share what you do. Passing your gifts and talents on to new members of the team is vital to creating healthy and continuous ministries.
I think a big myth takes place in church. The myth that because I am on staff, you are all here to help me out. I hope you don't see it that way. Because the truth is I am here to help you out. And I love my ministry. I love giving you opportunities to do what you love to do...to see you flourish in it...to see you serve in a way that makes your heart come alive.
So...I hope you find your place in LCC MEDIA and once you do, I hope you love it, learn it, own it, and share it. And by the way...How can I help you out?
Peace,
Chris
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