Episode Description
In this episode of the Lead Ministry Podcast, Josh Denhart and Vance Martin unpack the VIP Huddle—an intentional 5–10 minute pre-service gathering designed to align volunteers around Vision, essential Information, and Prayer. They share practical rhythms that make huddles unmissable and show how these moments become a training ground for future leaders.
If you’ve ever felt like pre-service meetings are stale or poorly attended, this episode will equip and inspire you to design huddles people value—and won’t want to miss.
Key Topics Covered
VIP Defined (Vision • Information • Prayer) – A simple framework that scales across ministries.
Make It Worth Showing Up – Why attendance is feedback, and how to add real value.
God-Stories as Vision Fuel – Capture, curate, and share weekly stories of transformation.
Information that Sticks – One timely reminder beats a five-item list.
Prayer that Fits the Moment – Use “one-word needs” to keep prayer focused and inclusive.
Start and End on Time – Honor volunteers, build culture, and train leaders by modeling brevity.
Key Quote
“Be brief, brother, be brief… one vision thing, one piece of information, and heartfelt prayer.”
Scripture References
Hebrews 10:24–25 – “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works… encouraging one another.”
1 Peter 1:12–13 (cf. 2 Peter 1:12–13 principle) – “I intend always to remind you… to stir you up by way of reminder.”
Colossians 4:2 – “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.”
Takeaway
Treat the huddle as the most strategic 10 minutes of your Sunday. Share one clear vision, one crucial detail, and pray with intention. Capture God-stories, schedule topics ahead, and invite others to lead parts of the huddle. The result: volunteers feel seen, aligned, and ready to serve.
Call to Action
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