Bronwyn Clark Skov has spent 14 years in parish youth ministry and coordinating lay ministry programs.  Her educational background is in Dramatic Arts and Communications.  She also holds a Certificate in Youth and Theology from the Princeton Theological Seminary’s Institute for Youth Ministry.  She currently serves as Canon Missioner in Faith Formation for the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota and as the Youth Ministry Coordinator for Province VI of the Episcopal Church.  She owns and operates a costume rental business in her spare time.  She makes her home in rural Minnesota with her husband, two teenage sons, and her faithful Jack Russel Terrorist.

Gaining and Retaining Volunteers in Ministry

Tired of the revolving door of adult leaders in your program?  Weary from begging for Youth Ministers and Sunday School Teachers to step up to the plate? Stuck between a rock and a hard spot with an inappropriate volunteer?  This work shop will give you some solid strategies for discerning, inviting, affirming, thanking, and retiring volunteers.  There will be time for discussion of best practices and opportunities to connect with others who have success stories to share.