Why Temperament Matters in Church Volunteer Roles
The Church Revitalization Podcast
Release Date: 06/11/2025
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info_outlineUnlock the secret to effective volunteer placement in your church! In this episode, we dive deep into why getting the right person in the right role—right now—matters, with a special focus on temperament and its impact on ministry effectiveness. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, you'll discover actionable steps for aligning volunteer strengths with real church needs.
Join hosts A.J. Mathieu and Scott Ball from the Church Revitalization Podcast, brought to you by the Malphurs Group team. With years of hands-on experience in church leadership and revitalization, A.J. and Scott bring clarity, energy, and practical wisdom each week to help church leaders thrive.
What’s Inside This Episode:
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Understanding the difference between temperament and personality—and why it matters [03:30]
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Quick overview of the DISC assessment and how it fits church volunteer roles [11:12]
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Signs of volunteer misalignment and practical solutions for burnout [18:45]
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How to use the new Divine Design Discovery Tool for customized volunteer recruitment [4:27][23:17]
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Building leadership pipelines and aligning teams for greater health [22:14]
Links & Resources:
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Try the Healthy Churches Toolkit free for 7 days: healthychurchestoolkit.com
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Deep dive article & show notes: malphursgroup.com/294
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Discover how understanding temperament can energize your volunteers and transform your church—listen now and start building your healthiest team yet!