You Can Have Effective Meetings!
Are you a fan of meetings? Many people are not. Many times meetings are perceived as cold, impersonal and pointless. In our time-crunched world, no one wants to waste their time sitting in meetings. But did you know that you can have effective meetings? Here are the essentials to keep…
Connecting with Absentee Children
Children miss Sunday school for a myriad of reasons--sports, sickness, travel, weekends with non-custodial parents, just to name a few. When a child misses for two consecutive weeks, a red flag should go up and you should make an effort to connect with the child and his or her family.…
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…