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Where do you get your best work done?

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

Way to Go!

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

The perfect Children’s Pastor doesn’t exist. The perfect fit at one church could be a terrible fit at another. The “perfect” Children’s Pastor is a subjective idea. However, I would venture to say that there are some key qualities or ideals that set some apart from the crowd. Children’s Pastors who excel in these EIGHT QUALITIES are truly special.

Take a GIANT LEAP Forward in Your Volunteer Recruiting Efforts

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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

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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

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

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!