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by Bo Harrington The one constant in children’s ministry is recruiting volunteers. It seems we never have enough. This doesn’t have to be. There are a lot of people in your churches ready to serve with you. They are waiting on you to be ready for them. Here are six tips to recruit the most […]
In Practice: Seven Sensational Tips to Recruiting a Sensational Volunteer Team Read More »
by Dr. J. Michael Broyles The following article is provided by our INCM/CPC Partner Gospel Light. Recently, at the Children’s Pastors Conference in San Diego, CA, I asked the workshop learners how many men were volunteers in their children’s ministries. Most were in the 5-15% range, but one children’s director said none. Wow, a church
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by Sheryl Haystead The following article is provided by our INCM/CPC PartnerGospel Light. What are the myths you used to believe in but do not anymore? The Tooth Fairy puts money under your pillow? Santa Claus brings gifts to good children? If you cross your eyes, your face might freeze that way? What are the
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by Michelle Romain Volunteers are Busy Anyone who has spent time in the Children’s Ministry knows the difficulty of having a well-attended training meeting. My experience is that twenty-five percent of your volunteers show up – the ones that are already doing it right. The other seventy-five percent that need the training do not attend.
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by Amy Fenton Lee Joel Wallace, Director of Briarwood Presbyterian Church’s (Birmingham, AL) “Special Connections” Special Needs Ministry recently sat down with me to share how his church has created a tremendously successful buddy program. “Two years ago the parents of our participating children with special needs shared their desire to expand our program beyond
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by Bob D’Ambrosio Every fall we take our boys to a local farm to enjoy the harvest of pumpkins, corn, and apples! The bounty is evidence of the planting and hard work of the farmers during the past season. Recruiting the right leaders is vital for the health of children’s ministry. Plant seeds now to
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by Sheryl Haystead The following story is provided by our INCM/CPC Partner Gospel Light. Sheryl will also be a breakout presenter at CPC ’10. Each summer, one very specialized team is called to step in when and where they are needed. Here’s the team history: as early as the 1860s, wise people began enriching kids’ summer
Jumpstart Your VBS Teams Early Read More »
Sheryl Haystead The following story is provided by our INCM/CPC Partner Gospel Light. Sheryl will also be a breakout presenter at CPC ’10. What do you remember about the first time you taught a group of children? Were you prepared? Were you trained? What happened? I’ll tell you my experience. I was a recent high-school graduate
Teachers Are Made, Not Born! Read More »
