Take a look at the top-6 Christian education models to keep your Sunday morning routine from being on the verge of becoming prehistoric. Dig into the 6 most popular Christian…
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…
Do you have a volunteer crisis? Is your children’s ministry in a state of chaos because you don’t have enough volunteers? Take this quiz.
Volunteer Crisis Quiz
Do you ever…
Recruiting volunteers doesn’t always come easy. So consider these 20 ways to promote serving in your church!
In most churches the congregation seems to be struck by blindness when it…
The two most common complaints from children’s ministers everywhere are along the lines of either “I need more volunteers” or “How will I ever get my existing volunteers to stick…
Use these 6 ways to get more men serving in children’s ministry.
Real Men Do Teach!
But historically, children’s ministry has been predominantly staffed by women. According to George Barna,…
Sunday school classroom discipline experts share their insights on roughhousing, hyped-up crowds, and kids who just can’t listen.
Q: How do I deal with preteen boys who hit, shove, and…
Your teacher training session is just around the corner, and you’re staring at a list of volunteers — a mixture of people from various backgrounds. You have Rookies, Veterans, and…
Replace yourself! And who better to fill your shoes than a fully trained intern?
No, I’m not telling you to leave your position at your church. I’m just saying that…
Leading a large group/small group ministry will grow your ministry exponentially. Here are some tips on how to do large group and small group ministry well.
Imagine a children’s ministry…
Are people running from you in the church halls again? Before you invest in a new box of Altoids, consider if your ministry recruitment techniques are responsible for the cold…
These 10 recruiting missteps can cost you new volunteers. Here’s how to avoid them.
Remember that person you had such a crush on in high school? Maybe you flirted and…
Something borrowed, but nothing blue! Check out these 20 tips to lead volunteers from us to keep from being “blue” in your ministry!
We’ve compiled our 20 best, most-enduring volunteer…
When’s the last time you talked to a fellow children’s ministry director who said, “I’m all set with volunteers! My roster is full, with eager back-ups for emergency substitutes. My…
Consider recruiting these 10 behind-the-scenes volunteer roles to serve in children’s ministry at your church.
When you picture “children’s ministry volunteers,” you may see teachers, worship leaders, and classroom helpers.…
You’ve read all the tried-and-true volunteer recruiting secrets. You’ve tried all the ways to make your volunteers feel appreciated.
So why is it you’re still losing volunteers? Sometimes losing your…
Are you volunteer poor? These volunteer debt management principles can help you turn a shortfall into a windfall.
When I was a child, my mom frequently said I must’ve had…
Here are 10 classic fall children’s ministry kickoff ideas to help you start a winning season of ministry to children.
The school year is kicking back into gear. If you’re…
Even if you’re conflict-adverse, you can handle coaching, discipline, and even dismissal like a pro with these expert tips for outstanding volunteer management.
Volunteers are human. They get stressed, fall…
With these seven things to do when short on children’s ministry volunteers, you’ll solve a volunteer crisis quickly.
If you’re staring at empty rooms and you can hear the impending…
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