Not all your volunteers will become leaders. In fact, most volunteers do not want to lead, they just want to follow. Followers are people who want to follow. They don’t want to make decisions. They want someone to tell them what to do and they will do it. Leaders are people who want to lead. […]
Have you noticed that happy people tend to enjoy volunteering and serving with others. However, it can be difficult to stay positive when you are around someone who is super negative all the time. In life there are all types of people such as optimists, realists, pessimists, and opportunists. Therefore, it should not be a surprise […]
Many children’s pastors have experienced the feeling of being “alone” at their church. You’ve probably heard the song “One Is The Loneliest Number,” by Three Dog Night. In movies, it is usually played as the main character walks in the rain and gets drenched with water from a car flying down the road. Sometimes as […]
We have all encountered a reluctant child. You know, the one who is hanging on for dear life to their Mom or Dad’s leg. Okay, that is a bit of an extreme mind picture for you. But at times we will find children who are reluctant to enter our church class. Many times it just […]
If you have been doing kids’ ministry for any length of time, you have discovered that many do not see it as “real ministry.” This is false, of course, but people’s attitudes can still wear you down. As the leader, it’s critical that you not allow this to happen. You have to continue to encourage […]
If you talk to most KidMin pastors, they will tell you that recruiting volunteers is the most stressful part of their job. Part of the reason for the stress is that many kids’ pastors spend much of their time on things that don’t work. First of all, let’s talk about what doesn’t work: Bulletin announcements […]
Are you shopping for curriculum? I’ve got a couple questions for you… Have you ever thrown your hands up in the air in desperation while searching for curriculum? When you found one you have you thought, “Okay, now much does it cost?” I bet you chuckled and said yes to one of these questions. Here’s the deal, […]
Ministering to preschool children can seem daunting at times. They are very wiggly and active. I am going to give you four tools you can use every week. If you learn how to use these tools during our class time you will have success ministering to your preschoolers. PLAYTIME An important part of your preschool […]
I have made lots of mistakes in ministry, but here are Ten Leadership Principles I have always tried to follow. 1. Set a quality example. Be what you want people to do. Do what you want them to do. Being an example is one way to lead others. 2. Set attainable goals. Do this every year for […]
One day a parent asked me the following question: “What is the most important thing I can do to make sure my kids stay in church when they become an adult?” I did not hesitate. “Teach them to be a leader.” Of course, I can’t guarantee that your child will stay in church when they become an adult, but I can […]