Staying on top of what kids are in to isn't easy. Things are changing quick for us adults. But in some ways they are changing even quicker for kids. If you have children who are around the same age as the kids you minister to, this isn't as hard. But if your kids are much … Continue reading How To Stay On Top of Kid Culture
Are Your Tired of Being Wired?
Came across this great infographic about how much time we spend online. The survey data focuses on teenagers, but I think most of us adults feel this way, too. What are some healthy boundaries you set around how much time you spend online?
6 Simple Ways to Increase Attendance at Your Volunteer Meetings
Most people hate meetings. But they don't have to hate yours. Meetings can be meaningful events in the life of your ministry that add value to everyone who attends. But how do we create those kind of experiences for our volunteers? Here are a couple of ways:Make Them Infrequent The big idea here is less … Continue reading 6 Simple Ways to Increase Attendance at Your Volunteer Meetings
How to Help Your Volunteers Connect With Parents
Here's a podcast I did for our volunteers on how to connect with parents. Hopefully it will help you help yours. http://youtu.be/L3UZHz5FfH0 What are some other ways volunteers can make good connections with parents? Post your ideas in the comment section below.