During the 2005 National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Washington, D.C., rocker Jon Bon Jovi declared, "I've done it all. But I got more of a rush when I went to the Northern Home for Children in North Philly and built a playground." Yes, volunteerism is becoming hip, but it goes beyond trendy. In 2004, 64.5 million Americans volunteered, an increase of nearly 5 million since 2002. As non-church people look for a good way to serve, they may see a church's community-based projects as viable options. Read more...
Here is a recent article about volunteerism, Americans, and the church. This was published In Christianity today via my involvement with Leadership Network.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/le/2006/002/3.11.html
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