In Episode 3 of the Empowered Podcast, hosts Paul Spurlin, Caleb Sampson, Jerry Elder, and Caleb Norwood tackle one of the most critical elements of church leadership—volunteer engagement. From flipping the 80/20 rule to real talk about burnout, this conversation offers practical steps and spiritual insight into how to find, train, and retain volunteers in every area of church life.

Whether you're a youth minister, elder, church leader, or ministry volunteer, this episode is packed with real tools, honest talk, and gospel-centered encouragement to help your ministry thrive.

🎧 Brought to you by Ministry League — Equipping the next generation of leaders and faithful families.

✅ CHAPTERS (Timestamps):

00:00 – Intro: What is Empowered?

01:49 – Why Volunteers Matter in Ministry

03:00 – The Real Cost of Doing It Alone

04:18 – Intergenerational Ministry Starts with Volunteers

05:25 – Staff Can't Do It Alone

08:35 – The Don’ts of Volunteering

13:20 – Church Events That Rely on Volunteers

15:58 – How to Plug In New Volunteers

18:21 – Why Preparation Matters

20:44 – The Do’s of Volunteering

24:00 – A Powerful Story About Letting People Serve

27:29 – Final Thoughts & Encouragement

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