5 Essentials to Learn, Grow, and Thrive in Children’s Ministry
Photo by Alexis Brown on Unsplash Every ministry leader needs some key essentials if they are going to be resilient, growing leaders who can build healthy teams and ministries. I’d like to share five of the key essentials that have kept me going for 37 years in ministry. 1. Learning from Others Learning is a […]
A Ministry Leader’s Guide to Perseverance and Growth
If you’re a ministry leader, you’ve likely faced seasons that test your resilience and faith—what some might call “Valley Seasons.” It’s during these times when the weight of leadership presses heavy and the light at the tunnel’s end seems elusive. Yet, it’s also in these valleys where our roots can reach deeper and our leadership […]
3 Things That Will Change You and Your Ministry
For most leaders, we are in a state of perpetual motion and busyness. Would you disagree? I didn’t think so. So let me pose a question, “If we are too busy, how will our teams and those we serve know what a healthy pace or rhythm is supposed to look like? Would we be the […]
Childrens Ministry Wrap Up and Set Up For New Year!
It’s that time of year again, what time you ask? It’s time to wrap up and set up. We wrap up 2023 and set up our 2024! As leaders, it is crucial to reflect, evaluate, and reset to finish strong and set ourselves up for growth and impact in 2023. Now, let’s explore what leaders […]
Reclaiming Joy in the Holiday Rush: A Practical Guide for Children’s Ministry Leaders
The holiday season is coming soon. It brings lots of activities and demands. This can make children’s ministry leaders feel overwhelmed. They have to plan events and organize programs. They also have personal responsibilities. They need to find balance and stay sane. In this blog post, we’ll look at ways to manage time better during […]
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 […]
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 […]