How to Lead Change Like a Pro
Here’s what you need to know to successfully lead change through your ministry. A Tale of Two Changes As a ministry leader, you know what change is about. Whether it’s…
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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6 Critical Security Steps for Your Children’s Ministry
We recently had a situation at our church where a mentally ill man entered our building on a weeknight and made phone call threats that he had a gun and…
15 Ways to Make Your Ministry Irresistible
Use these 15 ways to make your ministry irresistible and to get kids (and their families) coming back. It’s always difficult when you work hard at making your ministry impactful…
Practical Ways to Get Smart About Safety
A secure church is critical to effective ministry today. This safety guide helps to ensure you’re on the right path to creating a safe sanctuary. Prepared and Aware One beautiful…
5 Halloween Alternatives for Your Children’s Ministry
5 Fun Christian Halloween Alternatives If goblins and ghouls haunt you at Halloween, try these fun-filled Christian versions of a not-so-Christian day. 1. Halloween Alternative One: Family Storytelling Retreat Have…
3 Devotions to Encourage Your Volunteers
Use these 3 devotions to encourage your volunteers in a brief team meeting or full training. On the Spot Encourage your volunteers in the amazing ministry they have to children.…
How to Lose Your Volunteers in 25 Days
If you’re looking for a sure-fire plan to lose all those annoying, highly energetic, ridiculously loyal volunteers who show up week after week, we’ve got the lowdown for you. After…
Phil Vischer’s Challenge to the Church
What does McDonald’s corporate headquarters moving have to do with children’s ministry? Phil Vischer will explain and challenge your church. A Clown on the Move So…Ronald McDonald is moving. Not…
Your 3 Biggest Volunteer Problems—Solved!
No ministry is immune to challenges. And when working with people in your ministry, volunteer problems can multiply if not dealt with. When I reviewed these three volunteer ministry dilemmas,…
Tips for Ministering to Children With ADHD
Experts on ADHD speak up in this roundtable discussion to help you effectively reach kids with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A lot of these kids feel like nobody loves them and…
