Kids Ministry Collective 255 Setbacks And Mindsets: Getting back on track when things don’t go as planned.
Every Children’s Ministry Leader can have a setback. Most of us that are seasoned leaders have had more than we can count. But, what makes the difference when a BIG setback happens? Your Mindset will determine your bounce back. Take a listen to this week’s episode and learn some powerful questions you should ask yourself […]
Kids Ministry Collective 254 What Do I Do When I’m In A Hard Season?
Every leader will be in a hard or highly challenging season. “A Valley Season.” When you get into those seasons, if you know how to respond they can make you stronger as a leader. If you don’t know how to respond, they can break you. Join host Tom Bump, who’s also the lead guide at […]
The Power of Vision: Inspiring Volunteers to Accomplish Extraordinary Things
Imagine standing on the shore of an uncharted territory, eager to embark on a grand adventure. As the leader of a volunteer team, you hold a compass in your hands – a compass called vision. The journey to building volunteer teams feels like climbing an impossible mountain or crossing a deep dark ocean. Recruiting and […]
Kids Ministry Collective 253 Creating Volunteer Consistency, Creativity and Ownership for
Children’s ministry leaders need to build healthy teams, and there are some vital things we must do as leaders to create a healthy team that is more consistent, creative, and that owns what they do. How does one do this? Take a listen as host and coach Tom Bump, shares some simple keys: if you […]
Kids Ministry Collective 252 What Label Are You Wearing and Why it Matters!
What label are you wearing? Who gave it to you? Why do you believe you have to own it? Join Host Tom Bump as he shares a personal challenge as part of a new series on Healthy Leaders. If you are struggling with your leadership identity and need help, check out a coaching journey with […]
How To Gain Margin For Children’s Ministry Leaders
Leading in Children’s Ministry is a noble calling, but it can also be overwhelming and all-consuming. The demands of ministry can easily spill over into our personal lives, leading to burnout, stress, and a lack of margin. In this blog post, we will explore the challenges faced by Children’s Ministry leaders in balancing their personal […]
5 Steps To Build Your Children’s Ministry Team
Hey there, Children’s Ministry leaders! If you’re on this wild and wonderful journey of guiding young hearts, you know that having an awesome team by your side is like the whipped cream on top of a delightful sundae. I’ve got some fantastic insights to share with you on how to build a stellar Children’s Ministry […]
From Solo To Squad, You Need Your Children’s Ministry Team
Hey there! So, I’m excited to share a series of posts with you about my reflections on my early days in Children’s Ministry. It feels like a lifetime ago, back when resources, conferences, and websites for this stuff were pretty scarce. But you know what? It was a time of great discovery and growth, and […]
Avoiding Pastoral Burnout: Three Reasons Every Ministry Leader Must Retreat
Three Reasons Every Ministry Leader Must Retreat For most pastors or ministry leaders, the idea of taking a retreat is a dream, not a reality. We often say, “I need a break, but I can’t take time away.” How many times have you said that? I know I’d be a very wealthy man if I […]
Kids Ministry Collective 251 Retreat To Advance?
Many leaders, only know one thing to do when things get challenging. “Keep Pushing Through!” Many leaders are leading at an unsustainable pace and vacations and conferences don’t help them reset it. So what do we do?? You must learn to RETREAT so you can ADVANCE! This week’s Episode is a special Restoring Leaders edition […]