5 Essential Tips for Leading Youth Ministry Volunteers Effectively | John Wyatt | Youth Leader Conference 2025

In this short, high-impact "Nuts and Bolts" session from the Youth Leaders Conference, John Wyatt shares five essential principles for building and leading a thriving youth ministry volunteer team. Drawing from nearly a decade of experience, John offers practical, actionable advice on recruiting, motivating, and empowering volunteers.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to strengthen your team, this talk is packed with wisdom, humor, and real-world strategies to help your youth ministry flourish.

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00:00 – Why Volunteers Matter

01:15 – Principle 1: Lead with a Compelling Vision

02:40 – Principle 2: An Hour Before Breakfast Is Worth Double

04:25 – Principle 3: Make Team-First Decisions

05:45 – Principle 4: Intensity Is Not a Fruit of the Spirit

07:38 – Principle 5: Your Ministry Is a Volunteer Ministry

08:45 – Quickfire Tips for Volunteer Leadership

11:03 – Final Encouragement & Resources