Kairos Resource
Recruiting
Story of Two Ad Councils
- Called to do God’s Work
- Representing Christ to
Participants/Guests
- Inspired & Motivated
Ad Council “A”
Struggles Getting Team Members
Struggles with Funds
Veteran Team Members Burning Out
Ad Council “B”
Plenty of 1st Time Team Members
Raises Excess Funds
Leaders Identified 2-3 years in Advance
Thinking of Starting at Another Prison
What’s the Difference?
Same Passion for Christ’s Work
One Burning Out
One Vibrant & Growing
The Best Practice
In Volunteer Recruiting
(and Fund Raising)
Tell God’s Story
Harvest the Fruit
Two Parallel Strategies
Planting the Seeds
Raise Awareness in Christian & DOC Communities
Harvest the Fruit
Telling God’s Story & Asking for “Interest”
Planting the Seeds
KPMI & State Chapters
Print Media
Radio
TV
Harvesting the Fruit
Advisory Council
# 1 Make Presentations
(Tell God’s Story)
Harvesting the Fruit
Advisory Council
# 2 Outreach Coordinator
a. Record Interests
b. Send Info
Harvesting the Fruit
Advisory Council
# 3 Team Mailing Party
New Presentations
Pre Weekend
Mailing
Growing List of Supporters
Post Weekend
Mailing
Step By Step
to Success
1. Make Presentations
Not Everyone Can Do As Well
Form a “Speakers Bureau”
Train the Presenters
Select the “Story”
Both Sides of the Wall (DVD)
From Darkness to Light (VCR)
KO Promotional (DVD)
My Kairos (DVD)
Paul Gray (DVD)
Kairos Commercial (DVD*)
* 2 min, 1 min, 30 sec – Broadcast Beta Format Also Available
Secret # 1
You Have to Actually
Schedule Presentations
Give the Presentation
1. Before the Video
2. Video
3. After the Video
- Collect “Interest Cards”
Paint a Picture of How They Can Be A
Part of This Mission of God
Secret # 2
You MUST Collect Interest
Cards WHILE the Spirit is
Moving
2. Record the Interests
Ad Council
Outreach Coordinator
- Send Add’l Info Letter
- Send Volunteer Brochure
- Send Next Team Leader
Interested Volunteer Info
Secret # 3
No “Quick Fix”
Build Interest & Relationship
Never Stop Giving
Opportunity to Participate
Secret # 3
Implications
You WILL Spend Money
on Postage
3. Ask People to Be Part of
the Journey
Team Mailing Party
Prepared by
Outreach Coordinator
Team Prays Over &
Assembles
Secret # 4
Say THANKS to Everybody
Send Local Press Release
Announcements
Testimonial Stories
TO: Churches (Newsletters)
Local Radio/TV/Newspapers
Raising Local Community Awareness
Ministry Tools
Presenter’s Guide
Videos
What’s the Purpose?
Data Recording & Ongoing Nurture
Brochures & Mailers
Display Tools
Special Considerations
Minority Team Recruiting
Kairos Outside Guest Recruiting
Minority Team Recruiting
What is Your Motivation?
God’s Stew
vs
Man’s Melting Pot
Minority Team Recruiting
Start with Respect
Fundamental Cultural Differences
Do Exist
No Right or Wrong Cultural
Attributes
(all add to a more flavorable Stew)
Minority Team Recruiting
Relationships are Critical
Involve Key Spiritual Leaders
Strive for the Leader to
Serve on the Team
God’s Stew is much
better when ALL
Christians unite
Minority Team Recruiting
Hispanic Culture Values Family
Relationships are Critical
Build a PERSONAL Relationship
Present Kairos Story Together
Minority Team Recruiting
Asian Culture Values Respect
Listener Responsible for
Understanding the Message
Insult to ask “Do you Understand?”
Less Formal – More Sharing
Kairos Outside Guest Recruiting
Focus on Best Practices
Organize Around Best Practices
Best Practices (included in Ezra-KO)
Kairos Outside Guest Recruiting
Best Practice #1
Advisory Council is Responsible
Ongoing Process
OL #1 Taps into it
Kairos Outside Guest Recruiting
Best Practice #2
Work With Local KI Community
Build Warm Relationship
Proactive Contact with KI
Weekend Leader for Liaison Pkg
Kairos Outside Guest Recruiting
Best Practice #3
Go Where the Guests Are!
Visitation Services
Shelters, Clinics, Laundromats
Brochures (Ezra-KO Brochure)
Kairos Outside Guest Recruiting
Best Practice #4
“Everybody” Knows Somebody
Guests Don’t Wear Signs
Seek People Who Will Connect
Kairos Outside Guest Recruiting
Best Practice #5
Tell the Story
How Active is my Ad Council?
Public Service TV Programs
The Real Secret?
Be God’s Hands & Feet
By Telling His Story
Stay in touch with past
Team members & urge them to
stay involved