Leader Resources Read in 5 mins How to Develop Preteens Into Effective, Ethical Leaders Preteens have an incredible four-year window that’s critical for influencing the future leaders in our communities. Here’s how to make the most of it. There are four fertile years when… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 5 Ways to Care for Your Children’s Ministry Volunteers We all know that eager (and reliable) volunteers can be hard to find. So once an A+ volunteer walks through your doors, you want to ensure they’ll stick around. But… 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 8 mins 11 Ways to Recruit Volunteers That Stick The two most common complaints from children’s ministers everywhere are along the lines of either “I need more volunteers” or “How will I ever get my existing volunteers to stick… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Training Meeting for Special Needs Ministry Teachers Use this teacher training meeting to train your Sunday school teachers for helping children with special needs or learning disabilities. 1. Tough Act Form three groups. Give each teacher in… 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 4 mins 38 Smile-Inducing Ways to Say “Thanks” to Your Volunteers Volunteer appreciation is a huge part of retaining great people—so why not make it fun? The holiday season is a natural time to offer a wholehearted “thanks” to the team… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins A Year-Round Strategy for Recognizing and Retaining Volunteers They say actions speak louder than words. That’s why, when it comes to recognizing and retaining volunteers, it’s so important to regularly show your volunteer team how much they matter… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Watch Now: Small Churches Have Big Impact Small churches have big impact! As we read the Gospels, we see that Jesus often points to small things when explaining what God’s Kingdom is like. A widow’s small coins,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Children’s Ministry: Here’s Why What You Do Matters Dear children’s ministry leader: This holiday season, know that the kids and families you serve are thankful for you! You make an eternal difference in kids’ lives. So thank you! … Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Christmas Volunteer Appreciation Idea: Thank-You Stockings The stockings were hung by the children’s ministry classrooms with care to show volunteers how much families do care! Here’s a festive and fun way for kids and families to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Nativity Affirmation for Your Children’s Ministry Team Here’s a simple nativity affirmation for your volunteers during Christmas parties or training times. Nativity Affirmation for Your Children’s Ministry Team Explain that your group is going to step into… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 5 Game Day Strategies to Gain Wins in Your Ministry If you’re looking for wins in your ministry, here’s how to team up, gear up, and get ready to play. Church services are like game days for ministry. We’re playing… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Volunteer Training Devotion: Learning From a Little One Use this approximately 15-minute devotion at a volunteer training to help volunteer teachers get in touch with the fun of being a child. Challenge them to be learners and teachers… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Volunteer Management Read in 1 min 12 Volunteer Affirmation Ideas and Gifts for Christmas These 12 volunteer affirmation ideas are sure to help your volunteers feel appreciated this Christmas! Christmas is right around the corner. And with the Christmas season comes the giving season!… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 5 mins The Minute-by-Minute Volunteer Recruitment Strategy You Need Are people running from you in the church halls again? Before you invest in a new box of Altoids, consider if your ministry recruitment techniques are responsible for the cold… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 4 Handmade Volunteer Appreciation Christmas Gifts Use these 4 creative, handmade gift ideas to show appreciation for your volunteers this Christmas. Looking for a great way to tell your volunteers just how much you appreciate them… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Value Your Volunteers — Don’t Just Appreciate Them Valuing the people who volunteer in your ministry matters more than appreciating them. Here’s why. New to children’s ministry, I had it all together. The best curriculum, programs, policies, and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 8 mins 4 Heartfelt Devotions for Your Children’s Ministry Team Inspire your volunteers with these thought-provoking, heartfelt devotions that renew their focus on God. Looking for a great way to strengthen relationships and encourage your amazing volunteers? We’ve got four… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Teenagers May Just Be Some of Your Best Children’s Ministry Volunteers Short on volunteers? Wondering where you’ll find people that younger kids really connect with? You may just have an entire group of these wonderful folks right in front of you:… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Volunteer Management Read in 4 mins 8 Hidden Volunteers—and How to Recruit Them If you’re willing to dig a little deeper to find awesome hidden volunteers with amazing talent, get ready to look in places you haven’t before! Some volunteer position matches seem… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
