Sound, Lighting and Video: A Resource for Worship

APPENDIX B

Building Teams and Finding Volunteers

Perhaps one of the most frequently asked questions is “How do I find volunteers for my A/V ministry?”

The key to getting volunteers starts with having a good team philosophy. People often watch for a while before getting involved in something. For instance, if they see the pastor chastise the sound engineer from the pulpit, odds are they are not going to want to put themselves in that same position. This will make it difficult to get people in the “hot seat.” If they see that people are working around the clock, time after time, and are always at the church, odds are they will not want to beat your door down to volunteer. Likewise, the spirit and attitude of your team will be another key factor ...