A Seat at the Table: Meetings That Shape My Ministry
I may be in the minority when I say this, but I love a good (emphasis added) meeting! Now hear me out...being in the same room, around the table (or on the screen), with like-minded people working towards a like-minded goal energizes me. As a ministry leader, I attend numerous…
20 Fall Volunteer Appreciation Ideas
With the start of school and a new year of ministry programming in the rearview mirror, now's a great time to show a little love to those who serve your kids and families. Incorporating ideas that correspond with the fall season is a great way to do that! The beauty…
What I’m Working On This Month (and Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Faves)
The culmination of summer programming and fall kick-off means a somewhat slower October. Here are a few things on my October kidmin/next gen ministry to-do list: Onboarding new adult and student leaders Over the past several weeks, we've invited adults and students to consider serving in our kids ministry. We've…
Time Blocking: My New Ministry Productivity Hack
If you ask a kids ministry leader what their top needs are, you might discover a three-way tie between volunteers, time, and money/resources. I get it! Effective ministry requires all of these things, so today I want to share what has recently helped me around the area of time management…