Children’s Ministry Curriculum Close-Up
What makes a great curriculum — and how to make it a win for families and your ministry The cornerstone of every great children’s ministry is a curriculum that sets…
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A Complete Guide to Interns in Children’s Ministry
One of the most overlooked volunteer resources in children’s ministry is interns. Here’s a complete guide to best partner with these wonderful, all-too-often untapped resources! My first experience as a…
5 Family Ministry Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make
You’ve done the research. You understand the unmatched power of families to cultivate a passionate love of Jesus in children’s hearts. You’re days away from meeting with your key leaders…
7 Ways to Avoid the Brink of Burnout
Sometimes we get to the point where we just want a way out of our “ministry lives.” Burnout is real and impacts almost everyone at some point. What then? There…
6 Critical Reminders for Ministering to Children of Divorce
“United we stand, divided we fall.” How many times have you heard this phrase that pertains to kingdoms, governments, businesses, churches, and even families experiencing divorce? The Bible talks about…
4 Ministry-Related Social Media Blunders to Avoid
These 4 social media blunders could destroy your ministry—and your reputation. Do an online search for “social media blunders,” and you’ll find a slew of examples of major slip-ups, often…
How to Minister to Kids With Developmental Disabilities
“Developmental disability” can cover many issues. Here’s what you need to know about how to minister to a child with a developmental disability. Years ago I had a developmentally disabled…
3 Questions New Families Ask
Last year, I transitioned in ministry and moved across the country to a new community and new church. About six months into our transition, we’d settled into a church and…
The Most Effective (And Most Unused) Volunteer Tool
Are you tapping into the most effective—and most unused — volunteer tool to connect with your ministry volunteers? Try these three easy tips to make a powerful impact. Stories. They’re…
Volunteer Encouragement: Straight to the Heart
Craig Jutila shares the best ideas for giving volunteers encouragement that goes straight to the heart. “Therefore encourage one another, and build each other up, just as in fact you…
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