More than ninety devotions to refresh and invigorate volunteers who perform a wide variety of church and community services. Readers will discover ideas for

• resolving relational conflict
• being in charge
• volunteering with the right motives
• developing relationships instead of rivalries
• saying "no" without guilt

Through the stories in these devotions, Hall demonstrates how to set priorities and serve God cheerfully and effectively. For Those Who Serve is the perfect gift for church and nonprofit organizations to give their volunteers, or for volunteers to buy for personal reflection.

• Paperback: 191 pages
• Dimensions: (in inches): 0.53 x 8.02 x 5.38
• Publisher: Baker Book House
• ISBN: 0801064627

"For Those Who Serve is a series of practical examples of people in ministry. Each one faces the kind of problems we have all experienced: motivating one another, handling jealousy and competitiveness, exercising common courtesies in the name of Jesus, using creative approaches, running a business meeting, finding God's place for our talents, and many more. Supported by Scripture texts and study passages, Carol Hall's stories present clever portrayals of realistic people. She shares penetrating insights with touches of unexpected humor. "

                                                                                                       --Ethel Herr, author and speaker

"For Those Who Serve offers timely devotional stories accompanied by applicable Scriptures that will assist, encourage, and affirm church volunteers. You will benefit from a straightforward presentation of the importance of commitment, faithfulness, setting priorities, using gifts, and leadership growth. You will find help and hope for situations involving discouragement and burnout. Blessings will multiply as you are helped to face the challenges of a volunteer ministry."

                                                                                              --Barbara Bolton, author and speaker

"Every volunteer encounters wilderness periods in ministry. Thankfully, Carol Lee Hall dedicates her original and uplifting dramatic sketches towards encouraging those of us who have at times felt passion flag in the face of weariness or frustration. So turn to the side, pick up this devotional, and let the Lord refresh your spirit."

                                                             --Kevin Hom, Associate Pastor, Fremont Community Church

"I had been an active volunteer for over 15 years in the church before coming on full-time staff. From my volunteer experience and now equipping volunteers, I know that For Those Who Serve is a devotional that will encourage, challenge, motivate and recharge those who serve the Lord in the local church. The well-chosen Scriptures, the ‘too true’ stories will resonate with real-life experiences volunteers face doing God's work. I highly recommend this devotional for the volunteer and those who equip volunteers."

                                                          --Steve Quen, Senior Pastor, Bay Area Chinese Bible Church

“In the world of busy families, demanding schedules and balancing life and ministry Carol Lee Hall captures the essence of encouragement in this uplifting devotional. Humor, drama and an appropriate dose of Scripture cause your spirit to pause and reflect and remind each one of us that the world will continue to spin even if we stop pushing it. This is true empowerment for your soul and nourishment for your heart.”

                                                                         --Craig Jutila, Children’s Pastor, Saddleback Church

"...an excellent tool for church leaders to help encourage and motivate church volunteers."

                                      --Dr. Charles Stone, Teaching Pastor, Crossroads Grace Community Church