Kenny Conley | Childrens Ministry Online

What is Baby Dedication?

Posted by Kenny Conley | Family, Ideas | 0

Baby Dedication is a celebration and commitment service held by churches to help parents make...

Living Dangerously is Good For You

Do you consider yourself a risk-taker? Studies actually show that most people are “average” risk-takers. However, the people who lean to the right of average (the moderate risk-takers) are happier, more fulfilled, and most satisfied. What does it look like to lean toward risk both personally and for your ministry?

Where do you get your best work done?

Posted by Kenny Conley | Ideas | 1

This has really varied for me over the last 10 years. For a season, I would go to my local library...

Way to Go!

Posted by Kenny Conley | Leadership | 2

I’m sure I’m like most. A little encouragement goes a long way. I actually perform...

Take a GIANT LEAP Forward in Your Volunteer Recruiting Efforts

Posted by Kenny Conley | Volunteers | 0

Need to grow your volunteer team? Sometimes you just need a little help. The right environment with the right tasks at just the right time can net you hundreds of quality prospects in a short amount of time – many of which may become amazing new teammates in your ministry.

Wins are Better than Goals

Posted by Kenny Conley | Ideas | 0

Goals are important. Goals are critical. But wins are better. Without wins, you are less likely to achieve your goals. For instance, let’s say the sports team you play for has a goal of winning the national championship. What is necessary to achieve this goal? Winning every game. It’s multiple, incremental wins that lead to achieving goals. Without wins, goals don’t happen.

Respect the Role You Are In

Posted by Kenny Conley | Leadership | 0

Anyone who leads in ministry understands the overwhelming nature of the weekly task list. Every week, there are errands to run, environments to prep, slides to design, resources to organize, people to call, and dozens of similar things screaming for your attention. The list NEVER stops demanding your time – its the nature of ministry. However, we need to think about your relationship to all the items on your task list. Did you know that your time spent working on your weekly task list actually DEVALUES the role God has placed you in? It’s true. You (and I) need to take another look at the things we do every week.

Why We Need to RETHINK Family Ministry

Posted by Kenny Conley | Family | 1

I’ve been leading children’s and family ministry for nearly 25 years. However, when I think of family ministry, the first thing that comes to mind is often an unclear (and maybe unrealistic) picture of what family really is. Chances are, you see families the same way I do. I think we need to RETHINK how we IMAGINE the family. When we do, we’ll clarify what families in our ministry need most!