Twelve ways I found that can make your Children’s Ministry better:
1. Give your Children’s Church or Children’s Ministry a name & develop a logo
2. Have a goal or vision for every class. (Make a list of everything you want kids to do as an adult. - If you aim at nothing you’ll hit it every time.)
3. Develop a plan to see your goals met. People follow people with a plan
4. Put your plan in writing
5. Build a structure around you. Identify everywhere you can use a worker
6. Master Time Management
7. Teach the word visually always (Don’t get in a rut)
8. Make time for ministry time, & prayer for needs.
9. Involve Kids in Ministry (Allow the to serve)
10. Update your music
11. Plan socials and activities to get to know kids
12. Keep developing your leadership skills. Choose to be a lifetime learner.
Boy these are great tips Jim. This would make a good hands on book. You could devote one chapter to each one. There you go, you were looking for something to do right?
I am in the middle of turning 5 teaching sets into 5 books. My first will just be on time management stuff. I do need something else to do.
bj
This is very good stuff BJ…I saved it so I can chew on it awhile
I’m doing the same thing Chris. I’ve really been thinking about my time management and then also getting to know the kids. I’ve started babysitting for parents so that I can get to know the kids better.
Many thanks Jim for your insights and helps. It has made a tremendous difference to me!
Thanks for the insight JIm ! Very simple and true. I am making copies for my team to read and review.
Great tips. It gave me a lot of ideas to share with my church. Thanks for all the help.
Thanks for your insight. It is always good to get another perspective on making things better!