In this episode of the Kidmin Podcast, Kenny Conley tackles one of the most overlooked problems in volunteer recruiting: vagueness.Many kids ministry leaders feel desperate for volunteers but struggle to answer a simple question: How many do we actually need? When the need is unclear, recruiting feels overwhelming, progress feels invisible, and every “no” feels personal.In this episode, Kenny walks through a simple, practical exercise that helps you clarify your real volunteer need, turn vague frustration into measurable goals, and build a realistic plan to get fully staffed without burning out.🎯 In this episode:<ul><li>Why vague volunteer needs create discouragement</li><li>How clarity builds confidence in recruiting</li><li>A simple 10–15 minute exercise to calculate your real need</li><li>How to count weekly, every-other-week, and monthly volunteers accurately</li><li>Turning a big volunteer gap into achievable steps</li><li>Why knowing your number changes everything</li></ul>If volunteer recruiting feels overwhelming, this episode will help you regain clarity, confidence, and momentum.

Building a Volunteer Bench - Episode 6

The Kidmin Podcast is for children’s and family ministry leaders who want to lead with clarity, confidence, and health—without feeling overwhelmed. Each episode delivers practical ideas, honest conversations, and real-world strategies to help you build strong volunteer teams, create meaningful environments for kids, partner well with parents, and lead ministry that actually lasts.Hosted by Kenny Conley, the Kidmin Podcast blends experience, encouragement, and actionable insight—whether you’re leading a large team, a small ministry, or doing everything yourself. Expect episodes that are thoughtful, useful, and grounded in what’s actually happening in churches today.If you’re passionate about helping kids know Jesus and want to lead your ministry well, this podcast is for you.