Creating a Culture of Belonging
By: Crystal Mazzuca What does it mean to belong? In our culture today, we “belong” to a lot of things. We join clubs and teams. We serve on HOA’s and …
How to Build a Catch and Release Culture
Ken Braddy joins host Chuck Peters to discuss the idea of a catch and release culture in our ministries.
God’s Desire for Us to Be in Community
By: Crystal Mazzuca The greatest commandment is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. (Matthew 22:36-37) Jesus could have …
Dealing with Difficult People
Stephanie Chase joins host Chuck Peters on the podcast to discuss tips on dealing with difficult people in our ministry.
Help Your Volunteers Belong
As a children’s ministry leader you have the amazing opportunity and privilege of building relationships where you can encourage, equip, and …
Effective Ways to Connect With Parents
By: Kimba Campbell We all know that any effective preschool and kids’ ministry isn’t just about the kids. We must build a culture in which we …
Engaging Families During the Back-to-School Season
By Jenny Howell Sinking into the couch one Friday night with coffee in one hand and my desk calendar in the other, I began the inaugural filling in of …
From Outsiders to Inside Contributors
Expert from the book: Flip the Script We have assumed kids and students arrive at church comfortable and ready to greet friends and learn. …
Creating Connection and Belonging for the Whole Family
By Crystal Mazzuca As Children’s Ministry leaders, we are passionate about providing a Gospel-centered environment for kids to grow, learn, and …
Assumptions Can Be Barriers to True Belonging
True belonging, especially for a child, is felt when he or she feels emotionally safe, comfortable, and welcome in an environment. One of …
How to Create a Culture in Your Ministry
Todd Adkins joins the podcast to discuss ways to create culture in your ministry.
Fostering Friendships at Church (and why it matters)
Growing up, I had school friends and church friends – with the occasional few that fell into both categories. The churches my family served in …
