Administration Zone

There is nothing wrong with having a favorite training method. But you can be much more affective when you use multiple methods in training your volunteers. 

This is an amazing planning manual compiled by CP Team member Scott Phillips to help those tasked with the job of planning a summer camp.

Short on volunteers this summer? Here's what we did to recruit volunteers to step in and serve!

4 Reasons you may be having an issue with Task Management.   

Which of these obstacles are keeping you from managing your tasks well? The solutions are here!

Want your kids to pay attention better in class? Teach them to S.L.A.N.T.

Teach kids that they can honor God in all walks of life, no matter their career when you download this free curriculum!

Doctrine can be taught to children! Here are eight basics that every Christian church can agree on and should teach to all of their members, beginning with the children.

How important is technology to our ministries? How important should it be to the decisions we make?

Some of the best advocates for our ministry are the parents who are directly impacted by the ministry. Parents have a natural desire to involve their children in a ministry that is first rate.  Our goal should be to take their interest and turn it into involvement. Today I would like to share 10 of my favorite ways to engage parents in ministry.

Use the power of 2 to build a great volunteer team. 

When we stop doing what works in our ministry, we go adrift, get stuck, or stall out in our effectiveness. The solution? A Restart! Check out this article for Ten Areas in your leadership that might need a restart.

If you're only focused on ministry and not people, then you're missing one of your greatest callings.

Here are a few of the benefits of holding a volunteer meeting every week.

Can your kidmin use a reboot?

Oftentimes, Pastors call me when they begin looking for a Children’s Pastor. In recent years, those searching for a Children’s Pastor have described their dream person as someone that is “cutting edge.” When I question the prospective pastor as to what he means, I get all kinds of answers. WHAT DOES 'CUTTING EDGE' REALLY MEAN?

How does your ministry or you as a ministry leader handle the occasional unhappy or frustrated church attendee?

Do you help lead in a children's ministry? Don't forget the value of asking important questions like these!

Do you have a case of the "yesses"? Do you have a hard time saying no? Not everything you are asked to do are you meant to do...

We know it seems contrary to everything you’ve ever been taught about nurturing children, but the quickest way to achieve a well-disciplined classroom is to give your students (of any age) exactly what they have been wanting all along.

I know so many people who sell themselves short when it comes to creativity.  Many have decided that “creativity is a gift reserved for the few.”  This is simply not true – not if you serve GOD!

35 Declarations that comprise the benefit package of your ministry.

Make planning your next event a snap with this easy-to-follow checklist!

Do you want to do great things for God? Perhaps that's simpler than you think...

As strange as this sounds, everything a good leader needs to learn and do is gained by being a good follower. First and foremost, a good leader must follow God and His word. Here are just a few things taught in the Word of God that help us be good leaders.

Need some technology help? Check out this resource list with over 125 different children's ministry technology resources!

What do you bring to the table when it comes to partnering with parents? Maybe it's time to renegotiate your terms.

Every teacher or Children’s Ministry leader needs a few “quick quiet” tricks to help tame an unruly class. Here are a few methods that you should keep readily at hand.

Learning to care for and include the marginalized in our ministries

It’s important to invest time in getting to know those applying to work directly with children. Screening candidates is the first step in increasing child safety.

What are some of the benefits to longevity in ministry?

Is your ministry a success? How do you measure success? By the size of your church? Sam Luce explains why growth is not always beneficial. 

Learn how to think like a kidmin so you can come up with great ideas for your ministry

How to cope when you lose a key volunteer in your ministry.

Ways to help make your trasnitions seamless.

Whether it’s with parents, volunteers, core leaders, or staff, communication is critical. Here are a few things I’ve learned about communicating effectively in children’s ministry.

Here are three practices that will help you overcome your tendency toward busyness.

Here's a few questions to help you gauge the health of your Children's Ministry.

One time our boys were playing chess. After watching them for a few minutes, my mind shifted gears to a leadership moment. Here are three ways I believe chess can help us lead change.

It is the new year and change is in the air. Everyone is talking new goals, habits, routines and more. All systems are a go; time to get out of your comfort zone! Here are some ways to start.

What ministry philosophies have you adopted that may need to be changed?

Learn more about the benefits of effective communication.

What do you do to plan as a team?

If you're in a toxic church environment, here are some steps you can take to improve or remove yourself from it. 

How do you train new leaders? There are many different methods for training new leaders for your ministry, but here are several steps that are each an essential part of every leadership training. The following steps will help guide you as you train your new leaders.  

Steps to train youth to help them become outstanding children's ministry leaders.

Trauma causes toxic stress on the brains of young children. But trauma isn't just seen in those who experience child abuse, neglect or poverty. It also occurs in children of divorce.

A poem to send to your volunteers to show your appreciation this Christmas.

Here are the many ways that I use technology in children's ministry.