5 Things to Do in January January brings a funny mix of emotions for ministry leaders. On one hand, there’s fresh hope… You have a nice clean calendar. There’s the opportunity to build some new working rhythms. And a sense that this could be the year things really click. On the...
How to Help Parents Feel Like They’re Part of Your Ministry When we talk with ministry leaders about their biggest challenges, a few themes always come up… Growth. Volunteers. Time. But one topic rises to the top again and again: parents. How do I work with them? How do I talk with them? How do I get them connected to...
4 Family Events to Plan This Year Let’s be honest, we can all do a better job connecting with the families in our ministry. They’re a vital part of what we do, and we love being around their kids and students. In your heart, you know families are worth investing in, but choosing the right...
How to Help Teenagers Spend Time with Others There are so many great reasons why many of us stepped into youth ministry. Maybe it was the promise of regular pizza parties, the unmatched chaos of dodgeball, or the strange joy of watching a teenager actually laugh at one of your jokes. These are all valid...
How to Help Kids Spend Time with Others We all want to help kids grow — it’s why we said “yes” to Kids Ministry to begin with. All of us want to be a part of helping kids make the decision to follow Jesus and then get them started on a path towards growing and living out their faith. But...
