Leadership Zone

What does a toxic church environment look like, and when should you leave?

The Apostle Paul said when he became a man he put away childish things, but then Jesus said we are to come to Him as children. How do we connect with children, relationally, while maintaining the respect of adults? Pastor Karl - a self-identified "big kid" explains how to keep that tricky balance.

Don't let the church suck you dry - that isn't God's Will for those in ministry. When the church is killing your joy, you are doing more than God is asking of you and it is time for drastic action. Now. Stop making excuses.

Love those challenging kids, and know you are making a difference!

Seven Steps to Starting Successfully in a new ministry - or to get a 'new start.' 

The why and how of ministry highlight videos with lots of samples.

Many churches today use a Large Group / Small Group format. For small group leaders, here are FIVE TIPS to make your time as effective as possible.

Create volunteer meetings your people will WANT to come to!

I love Minecraft. I play it with my son and other kids. It also teaches me things about children's ministry.

While we may have valid concerns to many of the practices associated with inviting children to receive Jesus into their hearts, Jesus' imperative to bring kids to him must be a priority for children's ministry.

Pastor Karl addresses this critical issue that faces all of our ministries. Families visit our church, and don't return. Or, families that once were regular, fade away and we wonder what happened to them. How do we bring them back?

Fun super-hero-themed postcards designed to make joining the kids ministry team easy and inviting!

A Child Security Training Video for use in Your Ministry.

Sample letter to send parents when a child makes a decision to accept Jesus as their Savior at church.

They aren’t kids, but they aren’t adults yet either. 

Here is everything you need to hold a Teen Training Volunteer Session to inspire, instruct and instill confidence in your youth volunteers.

You'll never gain fame or glory in children's ministry. So are YOU called?

A Superhero Themed Recruiting Tool

The strength of the team often determines its success. This rings particularly true in the context of church volunteer settings, where individuals come together driven by a shared purpose. However, beyond mere cooperation, cultivating camaraderie among team members is crucial. Camaraderie not only enhances productivity and efficiency but also fosters a sense of belonging and support, ultimately enriching the volunteering experience. Let’s delve into the significance of building camaraderie within church volunteer teams and explore practical strategies to transform teammates into genuine friendships.

Ten easy steps to help you get started on your goal to partner with families in your church.

Here are 10 Bible passages for every kidmin to know. They will provide a Scriptural foundation for their ministry.

Make your staff/volunteer meetings more productive and focused.

Let’s commit to intentionally praying for our kids this school year. 

Have you ever used "Extreme Language"? We all have. The trick is to become aware when we're doing it, and put an end to it. Otherwise, we might start to believe it. 

One of the most important skills a leader needs to learn is to listen. Here are 21 crucial questions we need to learn to ask. 

Each of us have blind spots in our life and ministry that we may not be aware of.

Times have changed. As children's pastors and parents, we need to realize that our kids need more than what we're teaching.

What small things can you do to make 2019 even better for your ministry?

The curriculum we use should not set the direction of our children's ministry. As a #kidmin leader, you should tell the curriculum the direction of your ministry.

What are the temptaions that new... and seasoned... leaders face? How can you overcome them?

Being the object of criticism can be discouraging and deflating. It can also be an opportunity for growth.

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).

Kid’s can be the church of today, if we let them… and help them.

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?

Feel like ministry is on fast-forward mode all the time? Here are four ways to press STOP and learn to pause.

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?  

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

it breaks my heart ot hear so many of my peers wrestling with whether or not they can or even should take a Sabbath.

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...

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

Avoid these pitfalls that new pastors make. 

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

Kids matter to God and they should matter to us. Here are 68 reasons why.

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

Don't just set goals. Make sure to take steps to accomplish your goals. Here are seven questions to get you on the right track.

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

Here are 7 things you can do to encourage the Youth Workers in your Kid Min.

7 tips to consider when addressing concerns in your ministry.

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

 Learn how God used a kid to teach us about healthy leadership.