Imagine this … A new family comes to your ministry. They’re full of questions about how you teach and disciple students, what your program looks like, and the ways they can expect you to communicate with them. Congratulations! You have a family that’s curious and interested in your ministry and how it functions. So now […]
Category: Kids Ministry
How to Recruit, Train & Retain Volunteers
Have you ever struggled to find volunteers for your ministry? Without volunteers, there’s so much our ministries wouldn’t be able to do well, like… Games. Small groups. Building relationships. Setting up and tearing down (over and over and over again). This could be an endless list! But when we asked pastors what their number one […]
5 Icebreakers for Connecting With Kids
Leading a small group of kids can feel a lot like herding kittens. They might not all be paying attention. They might be making noise. And at least one of them is ready for a snack. So, you gather them up and … want them to talk about their faith? What could possibly go wrong??? […]
Copyright and Fair Use for Churches
Let’s say you’ve got a video you want to show during your teaching time. How do you go about doing it? If you didn’t know, there are many rules and laws around what’s legal and not concerning playing music, videos, and other media in your church environment. And if you’ve ever had questions about following […]
5 Things to Include in Your Ministry’s Volunteer Handbook
Imagine this … You’ve got a brand new volunteer ready to step into your ministry. Congratulations! All your time recruiting and connecting with people has paid off. But now what? What do you tell them? Where do you start training them? What’s the most important piece of information you could give them to successfully integrate […]
A Complete Planning Timeline for Any Ministry Event!
We all know a well-organized event can be a huge win for any ministry! And as a kids or youth pastor, you’ve got a lot of events to plan, right? Like … Family fun nights! All-nighters! Fundraisers! Trunk-or-treat weekends! Game nights! And so much more! But let’s face it — planning an event is usually […]
Elevate Church Events: 5 Fun Outdoor Games for Children’s Ministry
If you’re like most children’s ministry leaders, you’re always looking for new ways to keep your kids entertained. That’s a pretty important part of your role. Not only are you responsible for helping kids grow their relationship with Jesus, but you have to do it in a way that helps them connect to God and […]
How to Plan a Children’s Ministry Event from Start to Finish
Planning events can be overwhelming — especially when you already do so much to keep your children’s ministry running! But whether you’ve planned hundreds of events, or this is your very first one, this how-to guide is designed to help your next event go a lot more smoothly. We’ll give you some step-by-step guidance through […]
Plan a Kids Ministry Breakfast to Connect Parents & Small Group Leaders
Every few years, we ask kids ministry leaders like you about their biggest struggles in ministry. Somewhere between telling us about their kids who can’t sit still and the neverending search to find dependable volunteers, kids ministry leaders across the board tell us that one of their biggest struggles is with parents. How do I […]
How to Plan an Open House for Families in Your Children’s Ministry
Do you ever wonder how kids end up at your ministry? We’re not talking about what draws them in or who invited them, but how did they actually get there? Sometimes, you turn around and there are kids standing in the doorway, ready to go, but you hardly ever see their parents or caregivers. But […]