Kidmin Talk #011 - November 29, 2011

Duration: 00:37:33

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Making the Most of Holidays

Welcome to the 11th episode of Kidmin Talk, the webcast show hosted by Karl Bastian, the Kidologist. Listen here on Kidology or subscribe via iTunes to listen on-the-go with your iPhone, iPod, iPad, or other mobile device.

SPONSOR: This episode is sponsored by Stars of Christmas

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ABC's of KIDOLOGY: The Letter "H" = Holidays

Don't kill yourself - but make it special.
Team up with another ministry to share the work!

1) Theme it up!

Decorate (Narnia Trees)

2) Ramp it up!

Teach Special Curriculum
Kids in "Big Church?" Provide special bulletin or take-home family devo kit.
Family Sunday? Then do something to enhance

Attendance being "down" isn't a reason to do less, it is a reason to do something special that you can't do with a large group. Make "down Sundays" an "UP SUNDAY" for the kids who are there!

3) Try new or experimental things - if it flops, it was "just a holiday thing" - if it goes over great, make it a regular thing.

4) Recruiting Issues

Always form a team to lead efforts.
Give regulars a week off
Invite people to try out CM, they might like it!
Hire special guests, magician, clown, other performers
Swap with other churches talent
Look for talent in your church

5) Notice and Follow Up on Visitors who come on the holidays

Personal visits to the homes with a gift
Creative packet in the mail
Phone call, leave a message

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