{"id":961,"date":"2016-03-26T14:43:01","date_gmt":"2016-03-26T20:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/?p=961"},"modified":"2016-04-07T13:24:38","modified_gmt":"2016-04-07T19:24:38","slug":"10-ways-to-ensure-your-childrens-ministry-is-a-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wwv.group.com\/childrens-ministry\/blog\/sunday-school\/10-ways-to-ensure-your-childrens-ministry-is-a-success\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Ways to Ensure Your Children\u2019s Ministry Is a Success"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’ve gathered some great advice from children’s ministry leaders who’ve spent years in the trenches, and cut it up into bite-size pieces of info that you can start using today! Here are 10 ways to ensure your ministry is a success:<\/p>\n

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  1. Smooth Transitions.<\/strong> Ensure new families feel\u00a0comfortable as they enter your ministry. Prepare welcome packets that include a welcome letter, sample lessons, sign-up forms, and other important info. And have a time where staff and families can get together and hang out before a service so everyone can get acquainted.<\/li>\n
  2. The 3 R’s.<\/strong> Renew your spiritual batteries by staying connected to Jesus<\/a>. Read about leadership, children’s\u00a0ministry, and cultural issues. And reach\u2026go to conferences and connect with other ministry leaders online to get fresh perspectives.<\/li>\n
  3. Engage Your Kids.<\/strong> By keeping your kids\u00a0engaged, you can solve a lot of your discipline challenges. Keep\u00a0your material age-appropriate and short enough to stay within kids’\u00a0attention spans. And use different styles of learning to keep kids\u00a0on their toes. A great resource for reaching your unique kids is Group\u2019s DIG IN\u00a0Curriculum<\/a>\u2014where you can choose the activities that\u2019ll work best with your kids.<\/li>\n
  4. Write Notes.<\/strong> A simple but meaningful way to\u00a0reach out is to write notes. Even short notes can still carry the\u00a0love of Jesus. Write notes to your kids and to your team of\u00a0volunteers\u2026they need love, too!<\/li>\n
  5. Summer Daze<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/a> For ministries, summer can be\u00a0tough. But, if done right, summer can bring a record number of kids\u00a0into your ministry. Set up service trips or programs, do a summer\u00a0series on something unique, go from a small-group format to a\u00a0large-group format (so kids can get to know their new classmates),\u00a0and don’t forget to make sure you and your team take vacation as\u00a0well!<\/li>\n
  6. Reach Out for Male Volunteers.<\/strong> It’s time we\u00a0challenge more men to step up<\/a> and get involved in children’s\u00a0ministry. Make an intentional effort to enlist men, and ask them to\u00a0lead your boys’ groups.<\/li>\n
  7. Partner With Parents.<\/strong> Remember that\u00a0parents are called to be their children’s spiritual leaders. Be on\u00a0the lookout for ways to partner with them in their children’s\u00a0spiritual journey.<\/li>\n
  8. Know Your Season.<\/strong> As Ecclesiastes says, “For\u00a0everything there is a season\u2026” Know what season you’re in. It could\u00a0be a time for planting; maybe it’s a time for pruning; or maybe\u00a0it’s a time to celebrate the harvest.<\/li>\n
  9. Do Background Checks.<\/strong> Consider the fact that 1\u00a0out of every 10 adults who try to volunteer with kids has a\u00a0criminal history. Make sure your ministry is protected with\u00a0programs like Shepherd’s\u2028<\/u>Watch<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  10. Hold Meetings.<\/strong> Staff meetings are a must.\u00a0Figure out the best time for everyone, plan ahead so you don’t\u00a0waste their time, include time for prayer and team-building, and\u00a0review what works and what isn’t working. It will make a world of\u00a0difference.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you liked these ideas, you’ll love\u00a0\u2028100 Best Ideas to Turbocharge Your Children’s Ministry<\/a> and \u2028Preschool Ministry<\/a>. These 100 sure-fire “how to’s”\u00a0were \u2028developed by children’s ministry leaders who’ve spent years\u2028 fine-tuning the strategies that bring real success. You’ll be ready\u2028 to fuel your children’s and preschool ministries to do great things\u2028 for God!\u2028 What tips would you share with others to ensure their ministry is\u2028 a success? Share with us using the comment section below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    We’ve gathered some great advice from children’s ministry leaders who’ve spent years in the trenches, and cut it up into bite-size pieces of info that you can start using today! Here are 10 ways to ensure your ministry is a success: Smooth Transitions. Ensure new families feel\u00a0comfortable as they enter your ministry. 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