I'm one of those guys who believes that God has already brought to your church all the volunteers you need for everything he wants to do at your Christmas services this year. Here are 4 ways to staff your ministry teams with plenty of volunteers this Christmas, with a checklist for each one.

The 6+ minute video below is one I recorded for some of our volunteer champs who wanted me to give them some ideas for increasing the amount of volunteers placed, especially after recent volunteer sign up efforts. If that's you, and you could use more volunteers this Christmas or in the early part of next year, take a moment and listen to this.

Really?! Wine tasting?

Yep. My wife and I love to go wine tasting, especially up the Central Coast of California not far from where we live. The best part? You don't have to buy a single bottle. This is how a lot of people select and enjoy wine today. It's also how many people select and enjoy churches.

Any definition of "assimilated" you and I adopt must include this reality: a connected person is one who makes a contribution. They are not just wanted: they are needed. A guest must become a connected, serving member if they are going to stick.