Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 8 Critical Things to Do When You’re the New Kid on Staff Are you new to your church staff? Here are eight things you need to do to start with a bang! So you’re a new children’s minister? Maybe this is the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Dear Me: 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 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 4 Ways to Become a Gutsy Leader Are you a gutsy leader? Leadership takes guts and willingness to do the hard stuff. Leadership is a hot topic. The most popular books, articles, blogs, and podcasts are centered… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Silo No More: 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 with your church is foundational to the success of your children’s ministry. Here are… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 6 Reasons to Never Stop Learning + 5 Ways to Keep Learning The reason you should never stop learning is because children’s ministry is challenging. Rarely a week goes by that my job doesn’t require of me some knowledge of conflict resolution,… 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 2 mins What’s the Difference Between Speaking and Leading? “Pastor Bob” really knows how to captivate an audience while speaking. People say he’s a “great communicator.” And many people assume that Pastor Bob’s eloquence also means he’s a great… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 4 Pieces of Advice to Improve Your Leadership Skills Do you want to improve your leadership skills? Take these four pieces of advice from other children’s ministry leaders like you! 4 Pieces of Advice to Improve Your Leadership Skills… 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… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 3 Ways to Keep Learning as a Leader One of the most critical things you can do as a leader is to keeping learning. Here are simple ways you can do that with your team. 1. Reflect Leaders… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 25 Essentials to Be an Excellent Children’s Ministry Leader Whether you lead an entire children’s ministry, teach a class, lead a small group, or serve as a team member, you are a leader. But are you an excellent leader?… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins 5 Crucial Things Children’s Ministry Leaders Need Welcome to the world of children’s ministry! Whether you’re a new leader, or someone who has been shepherding kids and their families for years, it’s good to review the basics.… 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 The Many Hats of Ministers (and How to Share Them With Others) Children’s ministers wear many hats. Here are all the different hats you may be wearing, and how to share these hats with others on your team. “Just one more and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 5 Children’s Ministry Resolutions Worth Making This 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 With the new… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Children’s Ministry Leaders The new year is upon us and it’s time to start making New Year’s resolutions. Maybe you’re planning to exercise more, eat healthier foods, or learn a new skill. Whatever… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 4 Quick and Easy Tips to Control Your Inner Control Freak If you secretly — or not so secretly — believe no one can do a job as well as you, you may be a control freak. Taking over other people’s… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins At a Ministry Crossroad? Find Out If You Should Stay or Go. When you’re at a ministry crossroad, don’t leave until you get God’s green light. Here’s help to know if God is moving you from your current ministry. Are you at… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
