Skin in the Game — Does Volunteering in Church Roles Predict Retention?

Executive summary

The hypothesis that volunteering in church roles predicts higher retention is strongly supported by theoretical frameworks and indirect evidence, though direct Adventist-specific empirical data is lacking. Social science research on organisational commitment consistently shows that individuals who invest time, energy, and identity in an organisation are significantly more likely to remain. Church volunteer retention research identifies key predictors: strong relationships, sense of belonging, tr...