Being in ministry means spending some time away from home. Whether it's leading a camp, attending a conference, or traveling out-of-state to meet someone in person we all spend some extended time away from our loved ones. When those times come it's important to have a plan so our family doesn't feel like they've been … Continue reading 6 Ways to Care For Your Family While Away
5 Ways to Help Leaders Leave Well
Ministry can be a lot like American Idol: at any given time you know somebody is going to leave. Some leaders leave for not so great reasons. Many leaders leave for great reasons; like being called somewhere else, retiring after many years of service, or taking another position within your church. So how can you … Continue reading 5 Ways to Help Leaders Leave Well
Helping Staff Start Right
Hiring great staff is only the beginning. Once they're on your team you've got to set them up for success. This is where most churches and organizations fail. A lot of times new team members feel like they have to fend for themselves. Here are six tips to help new staff start right: 1. Make … Continue reading Helping Staff Start Right
Hiring Great Staff
Hiring staff is one the most exciting and daunting tasks a leader can face. Not everyone who works in the church has the privilege of having a staff. If you are one of the lucky few then you know how important it is to do it right. If not, you probably have volunteers doing things … Continue reading Hiring Great Staff
4 Ways to Equip Volunteers to Lead Kids to Christ
Leading kids to Christ is one of the best parts about being in Children's Ministry. There's nothing like walking alongside a child as they move closer to this milestone on their spiritual journey. As much as I love this part of my job, I don't get to do it as much as I used to … Continue reading 4 Ways to Equip Volunteers to Lead Kids to Christ
Why Every Children’s Ministry Needs a Social Media Presence
In future history books (the kind that'll make the iPad look like papyrus root, like Kirk and Spock had in grade school) I have no doubt social media will go down as one of the great landmarks of the 21st Century. For better or worse it is here to stay. Why should we as Children's … Continue reading Why Every Children’s Ministry Needs a Social Media Presence
Jeff McClung 