Summer means longer days and for many families a more relaxed schedule. This makes summer a great time to plan unique family activities for your… Read More »5 Ways to use Summer Fun to Build Real Community
Summertime is often a slower season on the church calendar. Many churches take a break from having Sunday night and Wednesday services. Families take vacations… Read More »5 Easy Ways to Stay Connected with Volunteers All Summer
On the church calendar there seems to be a slight pause after Christmas where we catch our breath, and then it feels as if we… Read More »6 Ways to Avoid Burnout
No matter how large or small your church is, keeping kids safe at church functions should be a priority. Even if your church has a… Read More »Make Your Church the Safest Place in Town for Kids: Safety Policies for Your Children’s Ministry
Although the memories are fading, I can still picture my children when they were babies sleeping soundly in their cribs, blissfully unaware of the challenges… Read More »5 Simple Ways to Encourage Children in Their Faith
Leaders of all Christian ministries and non-profit organizations learn very quickly that there is always too much to do and too few resources to accomplish… Read More »4 Easy Steps to Recruiting Committed Volunteers
We moved into a new house last fall. We endured a cold and snowy winter, our first in many years, and as the snow thawed… Read More »What To Do When Things Don’t Go As Planned
Leadership styles can be quite controversial, especially among leaders. Pop culture and the internet era have brought about a flood of information, books, videos, and… Read More »The Value of Steward Leadership
What is it exactly that influences the empowerment team members feel? Is it their successes and accomplishments? Is it the unity of the team members?… Read More »Building Your Ministry Team: Empowerment
In this, part three of our four-part series on Gifts Leaders Have to Give, we turn to two more valuable gifts: support and honesty. Support.… Read More »Gifts Leaders Have to Give – Support & Honesty
Our churches are filled with all kinds of people from every walk of life. Young and old, God has gifted us all uniquely and has… Read More »The Value of an Inter-Generational Church
With fall approaching and the beginning of a new school year just a couple of weeks away, many families are looking at their fall calendars… Read More »Creating Opportunities to Connect This Fall
