What You Need to Know About Netflix’s “Cuties”
You’ve probably seen headlines about a new movie just released on Netflix called Cuties. Uproar over the film is growing, and those in children’s ministry need to be aware of…
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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New Curriculum? Turn Your Volunteer’s Frown Upside Down
Is your new curriculum not a fan-favorite of your volunteers? Here’s how to turn your volunteer’s frown upside down! It was my first education committee meeting at a new church,…
10 Ways to Focus Families on a “Faith at Home” Outlook
Focus busy Christian families to a “faith at home” outlook with these 10 time-savvy ideas! Families are swamped. Schedules overflow with commitments. You hear or read about overextended families every…
Volunteer Training: Bringing Your Volunteers Up To Speed
Ever wonder if you have the right person in the right volunteer role or if the volunteer understands your ministry? Here’s what you need to know to get your volunteers…
7 Practical Ways to Help Parents Cultivate Faith in Families
Help parents care about their children’s spiritual growth so they cultivate faith in families. Growing up on a farm, Joani Schultz learned early the meaning of faith. Each year her…
“We Write All Our Own Stuff”
The rationale of why you write your own children’s curriculum may not live up to the outcome you want. Keep reading to find out more. It seems to have become…
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’re a control freak. Taking over other people’s assignments when…
4 Key Sources of Support for You in Children’s Ministry
Support. Presidential candidates, sports teams and families need it. Without it, bridges and buildings collapse. Children’s ministers need support too. But when you build up everyone else and don’t seek…
How To Encourage Smooth Transitions For All Ages
When it comes to slipping into a swimming pool, there are two kinds of people. There are the Jumpers and the Inchers. The Jumpers don’t care how cold it is.…
60 Ways to Say Thanks to Volunteers
Volunteers are important. Without their faithful help, your ministry couldn’t happen. Here are oodles of quick ideas that will help you celebrate and say thanks to your volunteers. 60 Ways…
