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…
Putting Together a Mobile Sensory Cart
Earlier this year, my friend Kim Botto published a blog post that talked about helpful sensory items for kids who need extra support. (In fact, her ministry is centered around creating safe, inclusive spaces for every child. Check out her website here.) In the post referenced above, Kim wrote that…
Inside Our Pre-Service Volunteer Huddles
Setting the tone for a successful Sunday morning can happen in a number of ways, but a pre-service volunteer huddle is a vital one. No matter what you call it (huddle, circle-up, VIP meeting, or something else), pre-service huddles have many benefits. Helping your volunteers build a sense of community…