Administration Zone

Here are three things you can read to become a better leader. Hint: It's not what you think!

How do you handle discipline in your ministry? Not just punishment, but maintaining control before it gets out of control? Here are some tips to help you run a smooth Sunday morning (or Wednesday evening).

Here are four things that every decision needs before it can be considered a real decision.

How do you honestly feel when you get that dreaded email/call or hallway encounter where your volunteer is sharing with you that they are departing?

Helpful ideas to help you so that you can invite your whole neighborhood to VBS.

We all want to do big things in our ministry. We want to cast a big vision and see a big God bring big results. That’s the way most of us think, and that’s good! But thinking big often results in missing what’s really important – the little things that are the real fruit of our ministry. The little things that make a big difference and, when added up, bring the big impact.

We often hear about the leadership "do's." What about the leadership "don'ts?" Read about 5 that you can apply to your ministry today!

Many leaders face challenges with high rates of turnover and frustrating results. Others seem to enjoy strong teams and ministry effectiveness. So what makes a leader effective in building teams of volunteers?  

A list of reasons why you need to be showing appreciation to your Lead Pastor

Spiritual lessons from riding a bike? Of course!

Relationships matter. Even though ministry has its ups and downs, ultimately relationships continue holding everything together. Here are some tips to help evaluate and refine your relational existence.

An open letter from those who serve in children's ministry to their senior pastors.

Is your family involved in children's ministry? If so, are you excited about it, or do you need a reminder as to why you serve? Read these 5 tips for keeping the spirit of serving alive in your family.

Regardless of what field you are in, leadership is demanding. It’s often messy, especially in ministry. It can take it’s toll on you as an individual, on your family, and on your ministry team. Here are 5 things I try to do everyday to help combat the demands of leadership.

There are a lot of things you will learn once you begin your job as a KidMin. Here are a few that were learned the hard way. If only someone had told me first...

Make your volunteer meetings relevant and succinct. They will appreciate you for it.

Try these 5 tips to help you line up volunteers for your Sunday programming this summer.

Kids are not the church of the future. They can be the church of today!

Summer is unique in that it is usually one of the toughest times of year for those in children’s ministry. In fact, no matter what ministry you serve in, the top threat to your ministry is GUARANTEED to come knocking at your door during the summer. What threat is that? The answer is: BURNOUT.

Here are 5 ways that you can engage church leadership in children's ministry.

I’m not much for New Year “resolutions”, but there’s a time for renewed commitment to the things we’re pursuing. The New Year is always a good time to step back and evaluate, and to look ahead with renewed energy. Here are a few thoughts on how we can “lead better” in 2013.

Here are a few ways to make sure that new families feel welcome at your church and ministry.

Your volunteers work hard and deserve some appreciation! Here are 5 ways to show appreciation to your volunteers for a year of hard work.

Thankfulness goes beyond the words and phrases we use. 

I value any technology that can enhance my ministry skills and/or save me valuable time, so that I have more time to spend with people. Here is a list of 50 of my favorite apps that can help you in ministry.

Avoid these pitfalls that new pastors make. 

Get creative ideas on where to look for inspiration as your begin developing your next lesson and planning how to more effectively reach your kids.

How well prepared are you for when God calls you to move on? Have you prepared others to pick up where you left off?

It's easy to become overwhelmed with forms in your ministry. And it's easy to ignore that stack of papers on your desk. But there is so much value hidden within those lines. 

Important steps you need to take in your ministry to keep you, your volunteers and your kids safe.

Are you a wise and spirit-filled leader? Paul gives 7 specific qualities in the book of Ephesians to strive for.

Do you want to be in kid's ministry for the long haul? If you do, here is a list of sins to avoid.

Do you know God's commands for your life? Or are you just misunderstanding them? 

Some leaders keep expanding, making a contribution into old age, while others make the 'Great Compromise,' settling into a comfortable mediocrity.

Seminary will give you the education required to be a pastor and leader. But what else is required to be a great Children's Pastor?

Make your next volunteer meeting a roaring success with these tips from SuperChurch!

7 tips to consider when addressing concerns in your ministry.

Don't lead the same ho-hum meetings. Learn tricks to engage your team!

I have used the B.H.A.G. for years – it stands for Big Hairy Audacious Goal. Too often we simply allow life to happen around us day-to-day. When we take the time to set goals and see them to completion, we feel a sense of accomplishment and achieve more. With B.H.A.G.’s in mind, I thought I would share 7 Ways you can reach your GOALS.

We live in a world of bigger, better, faster, stronger. Some would even add “excessive,” and while I don’t believe there is anything wrong with having nice things or many nice things, generally speaking more stuff equals more stress. I’m sure each of us could use a little simplicity in our family life.

Do you ever feel like you’re buried under the “to do list” pile, or feel like you’re not making enough progress in your ministry?  Here are eight ways that are simple and easy to implement that will make a difference in your ministry THIS WEEKEND!

Watch for these signs that your volunteers need to take a break from serving in ministry. 

What happens when you lose the vision for your ministry?

Here is a list of habits you may want to consider incorporating into a New Year to become more productive.

Here are 9 tips for choosing VBS material and evaluating your options.

An answer to a delegation question about expectations and standards

Do more ministry with your money by using these thirteen creative ways to spend less and get more. Make a small budget go far!

Learn how to set reasonable goals for YOUR ministry, instead of just emulating others.

Children's Ministry is difficult, so take a look into your future...

A document once thought lost forever in the archives of the Kidologist’s vast children’s ministry vault of hand written resources from before the dawn of the computer has recently been uncovered. Could it reveal a ministry strategy that will revolutionize your ministry today?