Church volunteers: An Oxymoron Essay Example

various voluntary services such as financiers, cleaners, well-wishers, advisers, psychologists, guiding, and counselors. However, the article mentions that some individuals feel obliged to volunteer in their local churches due to pressure from overzealous staff members with organizational charts to fill. This approach is seen as impractical as volunteering should be driven by personal conviction rather than external influence. In local churches, individuals should take the initiative to volunteer out of their own free will, even without persuasion. This article is in line with my textbook reading, as they both emphasize the importance of voluntary work in the church.

Furthermore, in both cases, volunteering is emphasized as a way of offering a God-given gift to the church in order to support church activities for the benefit of the society and local community. The article provides information that I can incorporate into my ministry, such as committing myself to the mission, similar to Jesus' dedication. Jesus' willingness to die on the cross and remove our sinful nature inspires me to do whatever it takes to lead others to Christ through my ministry. Additionally, viewing volunteering as a personal initiative rather than a response to guilt is a motivating statement that can drive my work. This motivation can specifically assist me in giving hope to families and society, as discussed by Anderson (2014) in his article on church and child protection.

References

1. Anderson, D. (2014). The church and child protection: the Safe Families story: volunteers offer hospitality to families in need. Child abuse and neglect, 38(4), 612-617.
2. Porkka, J. (2012). Faith and Volunteering amongst the Young Church Volunteers–How do they
   

affect each other. Prismet, 4(2012), 233-252.