Struggling to grow volunteers in your parish?  This 4-part series gives pastors, ministry leaders, and parish staff a step-by-step guide to attracting, equipping, and retaining volunteers.      
  • Invite with confidence – Move past fear and hesitation to intentionally welcome people into ministry.
Match gifts to opportunities – Connect parishioners with roles where they can thrive and make a real impact.
  • Build systems for growth – Implement structures and support that sustain volunteer engagement over time.
  • By the end of the series, you’ll have practical tools, biblical insights, and strategies to cultivate volunteers who are motivated, equipped, and excited to serve.
  • Start with Part 1 and watch your parish come alive! In this series, you’ll learn how to:
  • Shift your mindset – Understand why volunteers are the lifeblood of your parish and how to empower the people in your pews.

The #1 Mindset Shift Every Pastor Needs to Mobilize Volunteers: Part 1

Discover why volunteers are the lifeblood of every parish and how church leaders can empower people in the pews to serve. In this first video of our 4-part series, Tom Corcoran shares practical insights and biblical guidance (Ephesians 4:11-12 & Exodus 18) on shifting your mindset from “doing it all” to equipping and mobilizing your parish. If you’re ready to grow your parish volunteer base, start here!

Sharing the Gift: Brining Volunteers into the Ministry: Part 2

Afraid to ask parishioners to volunteer? You’re not alone—but inviting people to serve is actually a gift! In Part 2 of our 4-part series on growing parish volunteers, Tom Corcoran shows pastors and ministry leaders how to shift your mindset, overcome hesitation, and confidently bring people into ministry.  Discover practical insights on:
Seeing volunteering as an opportunity to share gifts and build community
Changing your heart and mentality about asking for help
Creating a parish culture where serving is joyful and meaningful
Start empowering your congregation and grow a thriving volunteer ministry today!

Finding the Role for Every Volunteer: Part 3

Finding the right role for every volunteer can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be! In Part 3 of our 4-part series on growing parish volunteers, Tom Corcoran shares practical strategies for connecting parishioners with ministries where they can thrive and make a real impact.
Learn how to:
Match people’s gifts, skills, and passions to parish needs
Simplify volunteer placement without overcomplicating the process
Help volunteers grow in their faith while serving your community
Start building a ministry team where everyone is empowered and engaged!

How to Build a Ministry Team that Stays Committed - Part 4

Building a thriving volunteer ministry takes intentionality, systems, and ongoing support. In Part 4 of our 4-part series on growing parish volunteers, Tom Corcoran shows pastors and ministry leaders how to create structures that make it easy for people to serve and stay engaged.
In this video, you’ll discover how to:
Implement processes for attracting, connecting, and developing volunteers
Communicate opportunities effectively and celebrate volunteer wins
Sustain long-term growth and a culture of service in your parish
Turn your volunteers into a thriving, energized ministry team that serves with joy!