5 Ways Kids Can Play for God’s Team
Any football fans out there? It’s true that the enthusiasm can be taken too far…but with the right attitude, I’ve always found Super Bowl Sunday to be a time for…
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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About Leadership
9 Attention-Getting Publicity Ideas
In a recent Children’s Ministry Magazine survey, we asked, “How do you get kids’ attention?” Most children’s ministers who responded agreed that the worst publicity is by unexcited leaders who…
11 Keys to Engaging Kids in Worship
Musician Justin Graves reveals the secrets to getting kids “all in” when it comes to worship. Kids worship seems like a no-brainer, right? Just throw a few songs together, get…
Camp RX: The Power of the Outdoors for Today’s Kids
In a cooped-up world where the Great Outdoors seems forgotten or ignored, why not lead kids and families back to camp? Playing outside until the streetlights come on. Climbing trees.…
4 Reasons Why Your Children’s Ministry Volunteers Quit
Children’s ministry volunteers are loving, caring people who are…leaving? As much as we strive to recruit and keep them, volunteers all too often make the decision to leave their positions.…
Roaming Through Romans: A Bible Scavenger Hunt Like Never Before!
This easy-to-plan, easy-to-pull-off scavenger hunt guides families through the truths in Romans. This isn’t your typical family Bible study—invite the kids in your community and their grown-ups to explore the…
How to Pay It Forward to Local Schools
Follow this ministry’s lead for partnering with—and blessing—your local schools. Back in June of last year, I was having lunch at our church in New Hope, Minnesota, with six principals…
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…
Phil Vischer: Room for Hunger
Check out this post from Phil Fischer about having room for hunger! Hunger. It’s a bad thing, right? I’ve set up my life to avoid hunger at all costs. I’ve…
3 Ways to Keep Learning as a Leader
One of the most critical things you can do as a leader is to keeping learning. Here are simple ways you can do that with your team. 1. Leaders who…
