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Key Takeaways

1) Derek decided there had to be a better way of “doing church” than having a paid staff who oversaw every ministry aspect while the church folks sat in the pews. He realized he had everything he needed to be seated right in front of him each Sunday. 

2) Volunteers lead the majority of the ministries at Grace Church. Many of the paid staff serve under the oversight of volunteers.

3) One of the most challenging jobs Derek faces is when he needs to “fire” a volunteer. However, consistent communication and training, along with annual job reviews, help to make the process go as well as possible.

4) There is tremendous freedom to pursue what you are best at when you give away all of the other ministry aspects that aren’t necessarily in your wheelhouse. 

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