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
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Top 10 Ways to Love Your Volunteers This Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day isn’t that far away. Use these top 10 ways to love your volunteers! Plan ahead and use one of these super simple ideas to let your volunteers know… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 9 mins 4 Requirements for Effective Children’s Ministry Teamwork Author of Keeping Your Head Above Water, Dave Stone, suggests 4 key teamwork principles to foster effective children’s ministry teamwork. When the waters are rough and a change of direction… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins 7 Tips for Recruiting Volunteers That We Can Learn From Jesus Jesus modeled so much for us in his ministry—including recruiting volunteers! What insights from Jesus’ way will you plug into your ministry? Ask children’s ministers what their top three ministry… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins The Best Tips for Handling When a Volunteer Quits It’s that time of the year—people are reevaluating commitments. And they may resign from your ministry. Learn what to do when volunteers quit. You’re winding down after the busy holiday… Read More
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
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Volunteer Devotion for Christmas: Big Presents, Little Package Share a light-hearted moment of joy and discovery with this volunteer devotion for Christmas. You’ll need: a small matchbox stuffed completely with tiny items such as a staple, paper clip,… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 1 min 5 Simple and Creative Christmas Gifts for Ministry Volunteers Need to come up with some cool and creative Christmas gifts for volunteers this year? With time ticking away, we’ve got your back! With some craft supplies and some do-it-yourself… Read More
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
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
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 5 Ways to Get More Men Serving in Children’s Ministry Here are 5 ministry tips you can try if you’d like to get more men serving in children’s ministry. Historically, children’s ministry has been predominantly staffed by women. According to… Read More
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Nativity Affirmation for Your Children’s Ministry Team Here’s a simple nativity affirmation you can share to bless your volunteers during Christmas parties or training times. Nativity Affirmation for Your Children’s Ministry Team Explain that your group is… Read More