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Welcome to the Ministry Scheduler Pro discussion group! Pose a question for other MSP users, and feel free to share any tips, tricks, or ideas you have regarding scheduling with the software.

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Krista Kutz, Sharon Schreiner2

10:38 AM

How Do You Recruit New Ministry Volunteers?

What works best for us is personal invitation. On Wed, Mar 26, 2025 at 9:28 AM Krista Kutz <krista

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How Do You Recruit New Ministry Volunteers?

What works best for us is personal invitation. On Wed, Mar 26, 2025 at 9:28 AM Krista Kutz <krista

10:38 AM

Krista Kutz, … richard...@gmail.com21

Mar 7

How do you fill all your Christmas ministry roles?🎄

Yes, thank you for these threads. I'm learning a lot! Yes, with lectors they know which reading

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How do you fill all your Christmas ministry roles?🎄

Yes, thank you for these threads. I'm learning a lot! Yes, with lectors they know which reading

Mar 7

Krista Kutz, … richard...@gmail.com5

Feb 28

Ash Wednesday Scheduling—What’s Your Approach?

Thanks I have it as a yearly service – so I know what I did the previous year. We use the same

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Ash Wednesday Scheduling—What’s Your Approach?

Thanks I have it as a yearly service – so I know what I did the previous year. We use the same

Feb 28

Mary G McConville, Krista Kutz4

Feb 18

Picture this....illustrations of process flow especially autoscheduling

Hi MSP Community! I just wanted to take a moment to say how much I appreciate the questions and ideas

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Picture this....illustrations of process flow especially autoscheduling

Hi MSP Community! I just wanted to take a moment to say how much I appreciate the questions and ideas

Feb 18

NEPC AdultMinistries, … richard...@gmail.com3

Feb 13

How do I only schedule the number of volunteers needed?

Good Topic!! I use teams for people who always want to be together. I used to have all my Lectors be

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How do I only schedule the number of volunteers needed?

Good Topic!! I use teams for people who always want to be together. I used to have all my Lectors be

Feb 13

Krista Kutz, … enwi...@gmail.com3

Feb 11

Training new volunteers on using MSP? This might help!

Krista, I love this idea and your sign. We ran weekly help sessions before and after services the

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Training new volunteers on using MSP? This might help!

Krista, I love this idea and your sign. We ran weekly help sessions before and after services the

Feb 11

Jan 28

Help MSP Spread the Word: Free Ministry Event in Michigan!

Hi MSP Community! We're hosting something special, and I'd love your help in getting the word

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Help MSP Spread the Word: Free Ministry Event in Michigan!

Hi MSP Community! We're hosting something special, and I'd love your help in getting the word

Jan 28

Krista Kutz, … Karen Kranz3

Jan 20

How does your parish organize volunteers for events beyond Sunday? ⛪

We do a Lenten Fish Fry so I have that set up as a service time that I make active/inactive for the

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How does your parish organize volunteers for events beyond Sunday? ⛪

We do a Lenten Fish Fry so I have that set up as a service time that I make active/inactive for the

Jan 20

Krista Kutz, … Charles Fulghum9

Jan 15

How do volunteers "check in" at your church? 📋

What a great conversation! These are such helpful tips for checking in volunteers on sign-in sheets

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How do volunteers "check in" at your church? 📋

What a great conversation! These are such helpful tips for checking in volunteers on sign-in sheets

Jan 15

Sophia Lombardelli, … Raina Hanson6

Jan 7

auto-scheduler adding ministry positions

Thanks Raina. For these positions there were no any family requirements & unfortunately I cleared

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auto-scheduler adding ministry positions

Thanks Raina. For these positions there were no any family requirements & unfortunately I cleared

Jan 7

Jeff Thomas, Krista Kutz3

Jan 7

How to modify the "thanks anyway" message?

👍 On Monday, January 6, 2025 at 1:17:32 PM UTC-7 Krista Kutz wrote: Thank you for reaching out to the

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How to modify the "thanks anyway" message?

👍 On Monday, January 6, 2025 at 1:17:32 PM UTC-7 Krista Kutz wrote: Thank you for reaching out to the

Jan 7

Jeff Thomas, … Raina Hanson4

12/6/24

How literal is MSP about "on the same weekend" ?

Hi Jeff, Happy to clarify! The ministry setting, "Never split up family members in this ministry

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How literal is MSP about "on the same weekend" ?

Hi Jeff, Happy to clarify! The ministry setting, "Never split up family members in this ministry

12/6/24

Krista Kutz, … Margaret Savage-Johnson7

11/27/24

Who helps you with scheduling at your church?

We are a small church with about 160 volunteers. We have one MSP Administer or MSP Scheduler. The

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Who helps you with scheduling at your church?

We are a small church with about 160 volunteers. We have one MSP Administer or MSP Scheduler. The

11/27/24

Edward Brink, … richard...@gmail.com9

11/21/24

Some ministers scheduled more than once while others are NOT scheduled

Thank you Krista I already do have both EM and Lectors selected to schedule autonomously, but I run

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Some ministers scheduled more than once while others are NOT scheduled

Thank you Krista I already do have both EM and Lectors selected to schedule autonomously, but I run

11/21/24

Jeff Thomas, Raina Hanson2

10/30/24

Do auto reminders ALSO go to members of ministry subdivisions?

Hi Jeff, Thanks for your question! Email reminders go out to all subdivisions in the ministries that

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Do auto reminders ALSO go to members of ministry subdivisions?

Hi Jeff, Thanks for your question! Email reminders go out to all subdivisions in the ministries that

10/30/24

Ray Lodato, … Richard Brehove4

10/25/24

[Using MSP] How can I create a daily schedule with alternating weeks?

...and when you come up with an answer please share. Sounds like an interesting situation. Richard

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[Using MSP] How can I create a daily schedule with alternating weeks?

...and when you come up with an answer please share. Sounds like an interesting situation. Richard

10/25/24

Krista Kutz, … Karen Kranz7

10/22/24

What’s the best day to send volunteers auto-reminders? 📅 Share your thoughts!

I send out the available positions on Monday via email, and then a reminder that you have signed up

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What’s the best day to send volunteers auto-reminders? 📅 Share your thoughts!

I send out the available positions on Monday via email, and then a reminder that you have signed up

10/22/24

gretche...@gmail.com, Raina Hanson2

10/10/24

How to prevent subs from getting emails

Hi Gretchen, Although there may be better options for your specific setup, the easiest way I can

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How to prevent subs from getting emails

Hi Gretchen, Although there may be better options for your specific setup, the easiest way I can

10/10/24

Jeff Thomas, Raina Hanson3

10/8/24

It's difficult to even know how to construct this question

Thanks, Raina. Aside from your specific instruction, my general takeaway is that, in Scheduler

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It's difficult to even know how to construct this question

Thanks, Raina. Aside from your specific instruction, my general takeaway is that, in Scheduler

10/8/24

10/7/24

We're Hiring! MSP Users Encouraged to Apply

Hi MSP Community! We are in the process of hiring and would love to work with YOU! Why? Because you

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We're Hiring! MSP Users Encouraged to Apply

Hi MSP Community! We are in the process of hiring and would love to work with YOU! Why? Because you

10/7/24

9/17/24

Help MSP Spread the Word: Scheduling Workshop for Episcopal Churches ⛪

Hi MSP Community, I thought of this group while planning a new webinar, and would love your help

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Help MSP Spread the Word: Scheduling Workshop for Episcopal Churches ⛪

Hi MSP Community, I thought of this group while planning a new webinar, and would love your help

9/17/24

Krista Kutz, … Sondra Griner3

9/12/24

Adding children's ministries to MSP this fall? ⛪ Share your tips!

We include youth in our schedule, (acolytes, videographer.) Because they are too young to drive, and

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Adding children's ministries to MSP this fall? ⛪ Share your tips!

We include youth in our schedule, (acolytes, videographer.) Because they are too young to drive, and

9/12/24

Krista Kutz, … Karen Kranz10

8/24/24

Adding weekday services to your MSP schedule? 📅

Emily, we are on the same page! Thanks for your input. Blessings, Karen Kranz Living Springs Lutheran

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Adding weekday services to your MSP schedule? 📅

Emily, we are on the same page! Thanks for your input. Blessings, Karen Kranz Living Springs Lutheran

8/24/24

8/7/24

Stay connected with MSP on Facebook too! 🌎

Hello MSP Community, I hope you're enjoying the final weeks of summer! 🌞 Fostering camaraderie

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Stay connected with MSP on Facebook too! 🌎

Hello MSP Community, I hope you're enjoying the final weeks of summer! 🌞 Fostering camaraderie

8/7/24

7/17/24

Newman Centers and Campus Ministers 🎓 Share your MSP story!

Hello MSP Community! My passion for liturgical ministry took off in college when I served on our 10pm

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Newman Centers and Campus Ministers 🎓 Share your MSP story!

Hello MSP Community! My passion for liturgical ministry took off in college when I served on our 10pm

7/17/24

Krista Kutz, … Agnes Zueger4

7/3/24

Scheduling Music Ministries 🎵 MSP headed to NPM Convention next week!

Hello MSP Community, Thank you for your thoughtful responses! Agnes, it's wonderful to hear that

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Scheduling Music Ministries 🎵 MSP headed to NPM Convention next week!

Hello MSP Community, Thank you for your thoughtful responses! Agnes, it's wonderful to hear that

7/3/24

Krista Kutz, … enwi...@gmail.com3

6/22/24

How are you balancing summer scheduling & fall planning?

I'm looking forward to hearing from others on this topic! Our summer schedule runs from about the

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How are you balancing summer scheduling & fall planning?

I'm looking forward to hearing from others on this topic! Our summer schedule runs from about the

6/22/24

6/6/24

Excited to connect! 🌞 Share your thoughts about planning Fall programs

Hi MSP Community! I hope this message finds you well! I'd love to take a moment to introduce

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Excited to connect! 🌞 Share your thoughts about planning Fall programs

Hi MSP Community! I hope this message finds you well! I'd love to take a moment to introduce

6/6/24

Deacon Mike Ryba, … Diane Aschnewitz3

5/31/24

Using MSP for Eucharistic Adoration Volunteers

We are not using MSP for Adoration, but it would be a great option! I'll be following the

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Using MSP for Eucharistic Adoration Volunteers

We are not using MSP for Adoration, but it would be a great option! I'll be following the

5/31/24

Sondra Griner, … Charles Fulghum3

5/21/24

scheduling ministries not tied to a worship service time?

See if this might work. Emily says she creates a service with tasks that are inferred to be daily

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scheduling ministries not tied to a worship service time?

See if this might work. Emily says she creates a service with tasks that are inferred to be daily

5/21/24

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