Articles for tag: Linda Ahlgrim

September 20, 2014

By Linda Ahlgrim Ever wonder if it”s quitting time? Every church volunteer has probably faced a time when they felt that way. More often than not, these frustrations arise from interpersonal conflict and should be seen as opportunities to practice humility and become more like Christ, not as reasons to quit.Â But sometimes we do need to step away from our ministry. Sometimes quitting is the most unselfish choice we can make.Â IT MAY BE QUITTING TIME IF . . .Â You need to say “no” to a serving opportunity to make room for God”s bigger “yes” in your life.

January 17, 2010

Christian Standard

Church & Ministry Youth & Children's Ministry

Fear Not . . . Volunteers Can Be Found!

By Linda Ahlgrim Worry is an insult to God! Even so, it”s easy for church leaders to experience panic and despair when they know ministry programs are doomed to failure without boatloads of committed volunteers. I understand. As director of children”s ministry for our church, I often found myself burdened with the responsibility of finding and training volunteers to serve with our ever-increasing numbers of children. And as everyone around me anticipated a summer filled with fun and travel, I faced my annual “season of despair” when volunteer after volunteer decided to take the summer off. I had to learn

May 14, 2006

Linda Ahlgrim

Church & Ministry Youth & Children's Ministry

3 WOMEN IN MINISTRY: ‘I Couldn’t Be More Thrilled’

Linda Ahlgrim reflects on stepping into an “interim” children’s ministry director role, serving on the same church staff as her husband, and persevering through the constant pressure of recruiting volunteers—while finding deep joy in shaping young lives.