Handling Conflict
Conflict. Many of us want to avoid it all cost. Others face it head-on. Then there are those who rather seem to enjoy it. Like it or not, no matter …
KidMinistration: Setting Goals & Expectations
“Are we there yet?!?” Anyone who has ever taken kids on a road trip has heard this infamous phrase; typically delivered in a grouchy tone that …
5 Things You Should Do to Help Avoid KidMin Burnout
I see it at nearly every church in which I’ve served or with whom I’ve consulted over the last decade. Whether you are a volunteer, a part-time, or a …
Safety and Security: A MUST!
Safety and Security: A Must! I’ve posted on this topic before but recent news stories have prompted me to “reiterate” the importance of keeping your …
Should You Make Your Kids go to Church?
Should you make your kids go to church? Have you ever had to answer this question? Maybe it’s something you ask yourself about with your own children …
The Best Possible Scenario for Teaching Kids
We can’t offer the perfect environment to the kids we lead. We can’t be perfect teachers. After all, we aren’t perfect. The kids are cute, but they’re …
New Year’s Plan for Affirming Your Bible Study Leaders
We all know that January is a time for “New Year’s Resolutions!” However, many of us have a history of just making a list, but, never developing a …
Is it Philosophy or Methodology?
The term “philosophy” gets thrown around a lot, sometimes negatively. However, by definition, “philosophy” is neutral–it’s neither positive nor …
Setting Ministry Goals for 2016
by Brian Dembowczyk “If you don\’t know where you’re going, you might not get there.” Former baseball player Yogi Berra is credited with …
5 Things That You Won\’t Believe That Are Coming Out of Our Kids\’ Mouths
This is not the new list of curse words. In fact, there is not a new list. Those words haven’t changed that much. There may be a few acronyms and …
KidsMinistration: Teaching and Administration – Two Gifts, One Mission
When people think of kids ministry they often picture a smiling teacher telling a bible story to a small group of eager children sitting in a circle …
The Right Ways to Receive Feedback
By Carol Pipes A book review of Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well by Sheila Heen and Douglas Stone Taken from …
