Church Nursery Volunteer Shortage? How to Staff It Safely
September 14, 2026
Who's really staffing your church nursery? Church volunteering has bounced back since the pandemic, but many churches still struggle to keep enough adults in the nursery, and that's exactly when screening gets rushed or skipped.
In this video
- How church volunteering recovered after the pandemic
- The generational shift: younger adults are now some of the most active church volunteers, and they want shorter, flexible roles
- Why nursery staffing shortages put children and churches at risk
- Why every adult who serves with infants and toddlers should be screened, including subs and new volunteers
- The real value nursery volunteers give your church
- How to build a nursery team that lasts: rotations, a personal ask, and clear training
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