Leader Resources Read in 8 mins 6 Most Common Whines Known to Children’s Ministry Imagine a ministry planning meeting with a different flavor. It’s not your run-of-the-mill gathering because it’s filled with some unusual characters. Look who’s here. There’s the Little Red Hen, who—even… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Your 3 Biggest Volunteer Problems — Solved! No ministry is immune to challenges. And volunteer problems can multiply if not dealt with. When I reviewed these three volunteer ministry dilemmas, the first thing I realized was that… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 6 mins Solid Solutions for 4 Children’s Ministry Nightmares Spend any time in children’s ministry, and you’re bound to come across one of these four ministry nightmares. Here’s how to handle each situation like a pro. Former president and… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 9 Reasons to Fire a Volunteer — and How to Do It Letting someone go is tough. But here are 9 reasons you must fire a volunteer—and how to do it. After a month, it was apparent trouble was brewing in the… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins 7 Things Ministry Staff’s Kids Need From You Today Kids are kids, no matter who their parents are, but kids of ministry staff have uniquenesses of their own that require a careful approach from the adults around them. “Why… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins How to Handle Volunteers’ Top 9 Tardy Excuses Like a Pro When we talk to children’s ministry leaders, they tell us that one of their biggest challenges is getting volunteers to show up on time. Tackle these top excuses for tardiness.… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 1 min How Do You Ensure Volunteers Are Teaching Theological Truth? It’s not enough to just fill spots with willing volunteers; how do you ensure volunteers are teaching theological truth? Follow these 5 steps. Require church membership. Churches that require their… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Top 28 Articles for Leading Volunteers Here are 28 articles full of tips to help you lead your children’s ministry volunteers. Leading Volunteers: Affirmation and Encouragement 1. 10 Outstanding Ways to Thank Volunteers Use these 10… Read More