Leadership: Why You Need to Set Boundaries
If “good fences make good neighbors,” what are you doing with an unmended wall? Find out how you can re-establish your personal boundaries. “Before I built a wall I’d ask…
Leadership
While being a children’s ministry leader is incredibly rewarding, there can be days that leave you feeling alone. Who else understands the struggle of firing a difficult volunteer? Who else could imagine the challenge of getting team members to attend training? Not to mention the struggle of producing weekly programs and monthly events on a shoestring budget.
But we have some great news: You are not alone. We deeply understand the rewards and the pains of working in children’s ministry, and we’re here to help.
What You’ll Find
Our leadership topics include volunteer management, family ministry, tips for working with parents, how to keep children in your ministry safe, and how to ensure your ministry is equipped to serve children with special needs.
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