Volunteer University

The Making of a Purpose Driven Volunteer
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The Book

create a team that treats your mission like theirs.

by Dr. Christina Angelakos

Imagine a team of volunteers who recruit new members, raise up leaders, and even bring in donors for your mission. It's more than possible — you already have what you need to get started.

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4.96 out of 5 stars24 glowing reviewsendorsed by patrick morleyread by pastors & nonprofit leaders 4.96 out of 5 stars24 glowing reviewsendorsed by patrick morleyread by pastors & nonprofit leaders
What's inside

Build a team that's passionate, committed, and unstoppable.

The Making of a Purpose-Driven Volunteer shows you how to find the right people, fuel their purpose, train them well, and keep them engaged — so your mission multiplies.

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Find the right people

Stop chasing warm bodies. Learn how to attract volunteers who actually fit your mission and want to be there.

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Fuel their purpose

The secret isn't more guilt or more asking — it's purpose. Give volunteers a reason that sticks.

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Train them well

Equip your team with the tools to lead, not just attend. Build skills, confidence, and ownership.

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Keep them engaged

Turn one-time helpers into lifelong champions who recruit others and multiply the mission.

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What readers say

Loved by leaders who lead leaders.

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Rated 4.96 / 5 from 24 reviews
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"Put me in coach!" That's how I felt after getting into this incredible book. I've spent my entire career leading leaders, and if your dream is to build a great volunteer team, then you must read this book. It's that good.

Patrick Morley · Best-Selling Author

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Packed with tested principles, proven strategies, and practical insights. The best book out there on building a sustainable, high-performing volunteer team. A must-have resource.

Jim Angelakos · Pastor

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A game-changer for anyone working with volunteers. Whether you're leading a nonprofit, a church team, or a community initiative, this book will challenge and equip you to lead with purpose.

Mia · Reviewer

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As a pastor, I've seen the challenges of leading volunteers firsthand. This book offers practical, faith-centered strategies that have transformed our ministry. Our team is more unified and mission-driven than ever.

Jason · Verified owner

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I thought I knew how to lead volunteers, but this book opened my eyes. I'd been running on passion without a plan. Now my team is stronger, more confident, and they're sticking around longer. Worth every penny.

Michael · Verified owner

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We didn't just fill slots after this book. We built a dream team that prays, plans, and serves like the mission depends on it.

Evie · Verified owner

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This book on leading volunteers helped me stop chasing people down. Now, they show up because they believe in the vision.

Tracey Sanders · Verified owner

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I've led nonprofits 20+ years and never had volunteers this committed. This book made all the difference.

Ted H. · Verified owner

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Straightforward, practical, and energizing. She gives leaders real tools to attract and equip volunteers while keeping the focus on missional impact. If you lead people, this is a book you'll keep coming back to.

Anna Wilson · Verified owner

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The best volunteer teams grow together.

This book is perfect for reading with your leadership team, ministry staff, or core volunteers — so everyone catches the vision and speaks the same language.

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