The pastor would be part of the team, but not, hopefully, its leader. This group could survey the congregation and assess what has to be put into place, such as writing out the volunteer opportunities, talking to people one on one, and evaluating the current training for volunteers. Then the group and the pastor can decide one or two priorities for the coming year. But if lay people are being developed, the pastor will not so easily become overwhelmed with the enormous amount of ministry to be done. Fall 1996, Vol.
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