3. Ministry Administration

Master the key strategies to building a healthy children’s ministry.

Keeping Kids Safe at Church with a Child Protection Policy

Children have immense purpose and value!  And they are so vulnerable. That’s why pastors, teachers, parents, and volunteers have the ultimate responsibility of doing all they can to protect the little ones, the most vulnerable in our society. We understand this is a high calling and no one can do it perfectly. That’s why we’re

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Allergy Management for Children in Your Care

Today’s post comes from John Dunstan, a key member of the support team at KidCheck. Allergies have increased steadily over the last fifty years1, and this increase affects your ministry. Eavesdrop on a typical conversation among a group of parents, and the issue of allergies will likely come up. About 6% of children aged zero to two

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Five Tips for Smiling Parents and Safe Kids

Today’s post comes from Alex Smith, the CEO of KidCheck, a data security and child safety expert, church safety team leader, and former police officer. Children’s ministry continues to face the challenge of balancing a fun, welcoming environment with today’s growing security demands. You have to be aware of food allergies, track children and parents, and

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The Power of the First Impression

 Today’s post comes from Angela Lewton, the face behind the KidCheck blog and expert on the latest child safety research and trends.  In children’s ministry, a parent’s first impression of the ministry is important and difficult to overcome if it’s not positive. People make either conscious or unconscious judgments about cleanliness, security, professionalism, and competence based on that first

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What New Parents Want You to Know about Their First Time Leaving Their Child in Nursery

It was a little bit like walking into the dentist’s office as a little kid — nerve-wracking, unknown possible outcomes, and crying children. That’s a little dramatic, but pretty close to what I remember it felt like as new parents walking our son to nursery for the very first time. We had been at our

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Protecting Your Ministry from Sexual Predators

Today’s guest post comes from Rick Braschler, an ordained pastor and risk management expert. Oh, how I long for the days when “lions, tigers, and bears” were the worst we could think of. But then again, the Wizard of Oz children’s story wasn’t about to address the uncomfortable reality of child sexual abusers in the church.

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Sunday School One Way

Unconventional Sunday School Ideas: 5 Ways to Change It Up

1. Make it Midweek The modern family schedule is becoming more and more crowded. Many churches are looking for unique times to offer services and programming not only from a scheduling standpoint, but also to meet space issues as well. I know churches that are moving their primary worship experiences throughout the week, making a

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