Leader Resources Read in 2 mins How to Lead Change Like a Pro Here’s what you need to know to successfully lead change through your ministry. Lead the Way Just last week a volunteer said, “Gloria, I’m so glad we’re making some changes.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins How to Handle 5 Types of Criticism That Lead to Burnout “Maybe I’m not called to children’s ministry after all.” “I’ve failed.” “Where did I go wrong?” You may not have uttered these exact words, but they might sound familiar. Perhaps… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Top 10 New Year’s Goals for Children’s Ministry Leaders The new year is upon us, and it’s time to start setting some New Year’s goals. Maybe you’re planning to exercise more, eat healthier foods, or learn a new skill.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Advice From Ministry Leaders to Their Younger Selves They say hindsight is 20/20. So we asked seasoned ministry leaders across the country to think back to their first year of ministry and write themselves a note with helpful… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Prayers for the New Year: 31 Daily Prayers for Children’s Ministry For this new year, we invite you to resolve to pray these daily prayers over your children’s ministry. What better time to get into a new rhythm of prayer than… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Make These 5 Children’s Ministry Resolutions This New Year Overwhelmed by the thought of making resolutions? Here are 5 children’s ministry resolutions that are definitely worth making this new year! 5 Children’s Ministry Resolutions Worth Making As we step… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 7 Easy-to-Implement Tips to Thrive During the Holiday Season Avoid burnout and use these seven tips to thrive during the holiday season! This time of year opens up more opportunities for you to minister to first-time or occasional guests… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Leadership: Why You Need to Set Boundaries If “good fences make good neighbors,” what are you doing with an un-mended wall? Find out how you can reestablish your personal boundaries. “Before I built a wall I’d ask… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Personal Retreat Plan: Come Away, My Beloved Here’s your personal retreat plan: Come Away, My Beloved. It’s time to kick back and do nothing but be renewed. Schedule a few hours for just you and God. Location… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 7 Things You Need to Know to Get a Raise in Children’s Ministry Ministry isn’t about money, but there are times you need to be smart about getting a raise in children’s ministry. Here’s how. Stories from the Kidmin Front Lines “I resigned… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 10 mins 5 Real-Life Situations That Left Ministers Dangerously Discouraged Discouragement, despair, and disillusionment—these children’s ministers have been to the brink…and survived. Here’s how you can, too. Some call it a dry spell. For others, it’s a low point. Whatever… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 8 Critical Principles Every Person in Leadership Should Know Much of learning seems to happen through trial and error, and that’s true of learning to be a leader. We know when something hasn’t gone well, but often we aren’t… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Running on Empty? Here’s How to Fill Your Leadership Tank How filling your leadership tank will give you the fuel to lead your entire team. “It’s just a busy season. I promise I’ll be home more when I finish this… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 7 Ways to Avoid the Brink of Burnout Sometimes we get to the point where we just want a way out of our “ministry lives.” Burnout is real and impacts almost everyone at some point. What then? There… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Faith That Lasts: Fostering Lifelong Faith in Kids What can you do now to help children grow a lifelong friendship with Jesus? And what can you do when they don’t? Read on to discover 10 things you can… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 4 Tips to Strengthen Ministry Relationships Within Your Church Children’s ministries impact children, but when functioning at their best they also impact entire churches. Unity within your church is foundational to successful children’s ministry. Here are four quick pointers… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins Soul Care: Why Your Friendship With God Is So Important You’ve made it through the Easter season. Hallelujah! Now VBS and summer events loom large on the horizon. In your attempt to serve God and nurture young souls during this… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 4 Key Sources of Support for You in Children’s Ministry Support — presidential candidates, sports teams, and families need it. Without it, bridges and buildings collapse. Children’s ministers need support, too. But when you build up everyone else and don’t… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 4 Strategies for Combatting a Burnout Season in Ministry It’s not just the tough times that leave us running on empty. The good times in your ministry can lead to a burnout season, too, if you’re not careful. Burnout… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 25 Simple and Effective Ways to Lift Your Spirit Quickly These 25 off-the-beaten-path ways to find encouragement are simple, but effective in quickly lifting your spirits. This thing we call “ministry.” It gives us the opportunity to use our gifts… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 6 Ways to Pray for Others When You’re Limited on Time Feeling short on time but have a list of people to pray for? Here are six ways to pray for others when you think there’s no time. Prayer refreshes us,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
