Guides
Practical guides for planning services, scheduling volunteers, and running your church.
- Church Volunteer Scheduling That Actually Works: How to Set Up Ministries, Positions, and Availability (2026 Guide)
A step-by-step guide to church volunteer scheduling: how to define ministries and positions, build an available-people pool, let volunteers own their availability, and send reminders so nobody finds out Saturday night. With a setup checklist and how it maps to Church Planner.
- Church Planning Calendar: How to Plan Your Ministry Year (Free 2026-2027 Template)
A practical church planning calendar for the 2026-2027 ministry year: what to plan in which month, every key date from Advent to VBS, and a free downloadable template.