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About the Children’s Department: Do NOT Gossip
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[ad_1] I have written about this before, but sadly it is something which needs to be said often. Do NOT gossip about the people in your church and especially about those who serve in your Children's Ministry. It is NOT...
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Desperate for Volunteers? Here’s What NOT to Do.
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[ad_1] Published: August 16, 2023 Here are five things you shouldn’t do when you’re desperate for volunteers.  I know. You need more volunteers. So do I. And we always will. Building a volunteer team is a never-ending process, especially if...
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Your Greatest Leadership Challenge ~ RELEVANT CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
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[ad_1] This past week, a pastor that I have served with on a couple of ministry endeavors, resigned his church.  He and his wife are divorcing.  I don't know all the details but it is obviously not good.  Somewhere along the...
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No Cookie-Cutter Children’s Ministries Now Available
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[ad_1] I am very happy to let you know about my book - "No Cookie-Cutter Children's Ministries" - it is available in our bookstore at this link and on Amazon at this link today!In a day where the church is losing the next generation...
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How Your Church Can Welcome Babies & Families
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[ad_1] How to launch a cradle care ministry is one of my favorite kidmin workshops to lead. I love talking about this subject because it provides a way for churches to naturally engage new parents and expectant families. After every...
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Hold on to God’s Faithfulness
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[ad_1] Published: August 16, 2023 We can trust God! This object lessons helps kids discover that our faithful God always keeps his promises. Scripture: Titus 1:2 You’ll need: Bible sturdy rope adult volunteer Object Lesson for Elementary Kids Ask: Have...
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Don’t Forget the People Behind the Scenes ~ RELEVANT CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
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[ad_1] Each week two ladies come to the church on a weekday.  They spend several hours preparing the lesson materials and going shopping if the "list" calls for something they don't already have at the church. Each week he comes to...
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The Worst Child Safety Habits and How To Replace Them
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[ad_1] Source: Adobe Stock A habit is an acquired pattern or routine behavior that when repeated consistently becomes almost involuntary. We are all creatures of habit. Perhaps you’ve never considered that most of what you do in a day consists...
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5 Ways Special Needs Families Enrich Your Church
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[ad_1] Published: August 16, 2023 Often when talking about families living with special needs, we focus on the side of practical disability ministry—programs, needed resources, volunteers. That’s all good and necessary, but it’s only half of the equation. There’s a...
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Why Kids Love Bluey and What We Can Learn From It ~ RELEVANT CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
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[ad_1] If you have children or you serve in children's ministry, you probably know who Bluey is.Bluey is a children's show about a 6-year-old Blue Heeler puppy who has an abundance of energy and curiosity about the world.Bluey lives with...
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