Worship Facility Podcast: Recruiting and Training Volunteers

by | CFX Community, Church Facilities Expo, Events, Podcasts, Production, Team Development, Training & Events, volunteers

David Leuschner talks to Stephanie Lippi, Manager of Church Facilities Expo, to learn what makes CFX 2024 different and better than ever, such as more sessions and hands-on training.

Then David discusses church volunteers with Justin Firesheets of Church of the Highlands. Key points include:

  • Recruitment
  • Helping volunteers learn church production.

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