Every Kids' Ministry leader I know wants their ministry to grow spiritually and numerically. When that growth doesn't happen it's easy to get frustrated and discouraged. What are some of the roadblocks that prevent our ministries from flourishing the way we know God wants them to? Here are the six most common obstacles I see … Continue reading Roadblocks to Kids’ Ministry Growth
Leading Your Kidmin With E’s
Being the point person for your Children's Ministry is tough. The day-to-day demands are grueling, far more than the 1 day a week a lot people believe we work. One of the toughest parts is knowing where to start. As I've looked to make my role more manageable as a Kids' Pastor I've developed a … Continue reading Leading Your Kidmin With E’s
Teaching Kids With Confidence
The best way to increase your confidence when teaching kids is to practice. It doesn't matter if you've been teaching for a month or a decade, practice will always make you better. Whether you're a newbie or a Kids' Ministry veteran here are a few tips to help practice well: 1. Write it down Getting … Continue reading Teaching Kids With Confidence
Make Your Meetings Meaningful
MinutesOfMeetings.net is a great tool to help make sure your meetings don't stink. It's a free online service that lets you create the agenda for your meeting, record actions and notes, and keep all the attendees in the loop about who is doing what. You can assign actions items to specific people, track what needs … Continue reading Make Your Meetings Meaningful
How to Help Your Church Staff Catch Your Kidmin Vision
I hate 3D glasses. Not dislike. Not "don't care for them too much." Not "could take them or leave them." No, I HATE 3D glasses. Wanna know why? If your answer is "No" then I probably lost you at "I hate 3D glasses" and you have probably already stopped reading. If your answer to that questions is … Continue reading How to Help Your Church Staff Catch Your Kidmin Vision
3 Amazing Kidmin Websites to Bookmark
ChildrensMinistryVault.com - Just came across this website a few days ago while working on my Easter message. It's got great lesson plans and object lessons for lots of different kinds of Bible stories. Many of them include instructional videos to show you HOW to pull it off. MoreThanPuppets.com - Steve Adams, the Children's Pastor at … Continue reading 3 Amazing Kidmin Websites to Bookmark
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