The past year I have reconnected with one of my best friend’s from elementary school. I’m planning to speak at his camp this summer. Today on the phone he told me that he is within a week of getting his pilot’s license. We had a good talk about what flying lessons have been like.

He told me that the hardest part has not been learning to fly a plane. He thinks he could teach me to fly (and land) a plane in one day. The hardest part of flying for him has been learning the communication required to fly. I guess the learning curve for aviation communication is steep.

My friend Brad could write a book, “Everything I Know About Children’s Ministry I Learned From Flight School”. The success of your ministry hinges on your ability to communicate. Good communication is critical but can be hard to learn. Your volunteers aren’t mind readers. If they don’t know what’s on your mind, your leadership will be hindered.