Leadership Zone

Learn to live with brokenness, not in it. 

Learning the skill of writing effective goals will go a long way towards accomplishing them. Janelle Hoos of the Well Equipped Volunteer blog provides a strategy of writing goals, accomplishing them, and knowing what to do when you fail to hit your goals.

Sometimes it seems like some mistakes signal the end of your ministry! Fear not. Here's how your ministry gaffes can lead to growth.

When is it right to be wrong? Questioning the majority can lead to greater growth.

One of the things I have found over the years is that it is important that we teach God’s Word, but also create a place for kids to interact with each other and make friends. I do that through Small Groups.

When the church and the home are working together, we will have more success in making disciples of our kids.

What questions should you be asking yourself at the end of each day?  

Time waits for no man, and definitely not for the leaders who have set goals to reach. Here are three tips to hep you work toward your objectives.

Use these tips to become a better team member that will benefit not only your team, but the kids in your ministry.

6 ways you can succeed in reaching your goals, any time of year!

Discover 3 ways to help your volunteers through burn-out. 

Use your current volunteers to develop volunteers.

Do you struggle with leading your team to excellence? What does that even look like? What should it look like?

Christian beliefs and public school might seem contradictory on many fronts. But here's some timely advice for parents on how to raise our kids Christian even if they are attending a public school.

How are you tackling your goals for the New Year?

Why we need more good churches and fewer excellent ones.

Firing someone is not an easy job. But sometimes it IS necessary. 

God is good at clarifying your calling.

Does race or skin color matter when it comes to Jesus?

Do your volunteers need training, but don't have time to attend training? Don't fret. Here's a practical tip for you.

Are you looking for creative ways to get kids involved in serving in your ministry?

David wasn't always the top dog. Mark Harper shares five lessons from David's life on how to lead from the middle.

When you go through a rough patch, do you turn FROM God, or TO Him?

What To Do When You Fail to Accomplish Your Children’s Ministry Goals

What does shopping for underwear and a toybox full of toys teach us about ministry and welcoming people? 

Call a tech helpdesk and one of the first questions asked is “Is it plugged in?” Duh, yes. But, oh wait, let me make sure ...

We all make mistakes. But it's never too late to fix them. 

Why I will NEVER make time for my family ever again!

Whether you love Mondays or dread them, here are ways to make the first workday of the week work for you. 

Keep your class actively participating with these simple tips. 

 Pastor, Your Leadership Matters More Than You Think.

Some things are beyond our control. You have to start with what you have. You never get to start with what you wish you had.

Stop trying to do life without Jesus. 

Kids have questions, naturally. One of the best ways to interact and lead them closer to God is by engaging with their questions.

Here's a quick lesson in how to learn lessons quickly.

A negative comment about you have said or done is not the end of the world, but it often feels like it. Craig Jutila encourages you to move on and make something constructive out of the situation.

Get tips on how to better manage your time. 

If you work with kids, you know how challenging it can be to keep their attention.

How do I teach “Go To Church” when the church doors are closed?

Use the power of 2 to build a great volunteer team. 

When did ministry become a job? Find out how to kill the dragons before they kill you spiritually.

If you're only focused on ministry and not people, then you're missing one of your greatest callings.

Can your kidmin use a reboot?

How does your ministry or you as a ministry leader handle the occasional unhappy or frustrated church attendee?

This valuable story could prevent you from great heartache and a ruined ministry career! A MUST-READ!

Church security teams are the fastest growing ministry of 2016. In this post, we’re going to share information on how to get momentum to start a church security team, if your church lacks one. The main point is for children's ministry to connect with the church security team and utilize them as a resource for children's ministry.

Learn about actionable steps you can take for engaging and utilizing an existing security team.

After years and years of ministry, I have discovered that there is no greater tool for recruiting volunteers for children's ministry.

Is your ministry a success? How do you measure success? By the size of your church? Sam Luce explains why growth is not always beneficial. 

Here's a few questions to help you gauge the health of your Children's Ministry.