Author: Kathie Phillips
Ready, set, launch!
This past Sunday, we launched Route 45, our brand new preteen ministry for 4th & 5th graders. This launch has been almost a year in the making. A team of 4th & 5th grade teachers, parents, and I met for months to plan for the launch. Here's what some of…
Setting Volunteers Up for Success
Last week, our ministry held our volunteer training in preparation for our ministry year kick-off. Volunteer-equipping is one of the best aspects of my job. I am a firm believer that a properly trained volunteer is more likely to succeed in their job and be a long-term ministry partner. Here's…
Fear of the Ask–What keeps YOU from inviting people into ministry?
If you are like me, you're busy recruiting volunteers for the upcoming ministry year. But as you face the realities of recruiting for your ministry team, is this the look that stares back at you in the mirror? For some, recruiting comes naturally. (Just for the record, that is not…
Personal touches that make a difference
I'm sure you've heard this popular quote: "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." As children's ministry leaders, we depend on volunteers to do ministry alongside us. Therefore, it is vitally important that we care about them and show them regularly. I mean genuinely care.…