Volunteers Zone
Are you a ministry volunteer looking for direction? Do you lead volunteers, and want to do so to the best of your ability? Check out the volunteer zone for a plethora of tips, tricks, ideas, and encouragement.
Level | Title | Topic | |
---|---|---|---|
![]() |
10 Interactive Storytelling Ideas for Elementary Kids
Use these awesome tips to make your teaching more interactive! |
Storytelling, interaction | |
![]() |
10 Scripture Passages for Children's Ministry
Here are 10 Bible passages for every kidmin to know. They will provide a Scriptural foundation for their ministry. |
Bible, Leadership, Philosophy of Ministry | |
![]() |
10 Things Children's Ministry Volunteers Expect and Deserve!
What do volunteers really need from their leaders to give them support and help them feel appreciated? Hear what these volunteers said. |
Volunteers, Appreciation | |
![]() |
10 Tips To Help You Prepare for the Fall
Fall is right around the corner, and we have to be ready! Prepare now by keeping the following tips in mind. |
Preparation for Fall | |
![]() |
100 Questions for Kids - Easy Conversation Starters in English
Do you have trouble engaging with kids? Try these 100 questions to get you started. |
Discipleship | |
![]() |
11 Great Team Meeting Questions
Make your staff/volunteer meetings more productive and focused. |
Volunteers, Meetings, Training | |
![]() |
110 Reasons I Love Children's Ministry
Need a good reason to love Children's Ministry? How about 110 reasons? |
Encouragement | |
![]() |
15 Prayers for Kids in School
Let’s commit to intentionally praying for our kids this school year. |
Prayer, Back to School | |
![]() |
21 Questions to Ask Those You Lead
One of the most important skills a leader needs to learn is to listen. Here are 21 crucial questions we need to learn to ask. |
Leadership, Listening | |
![]() |
3 Characteristics of Healthy Teams
Two people are better than one. They get more done by working together. Ecclesiastes 4:9 |
Teams, Volunteers | |
![]() |
3 Delegation Tips for Busy Kidmin Volunteers
In charge of ministry? You don't have to do it all! |
Volunteers, Delegation, Administration | |
![]() |
3 Keys to Add More Volunteers To Your Ministry Team
How do you get more volunteers into your children's ministry? |
Recruiting Volunteers | |
![]() |
3 Paper Craft Ideas for Thanksgiving
Paper Crafts for Teaching Thankfulness to Kids |
Crafts, Thanksgiving | |
![]() |
3 Resolutions for your Church Ministry in 2019
What small things can you do to make 2019 even better for your ministry? |
Resolutions, New Year, Priorities | |
![]() |
3 Things I Tell EVERY Volunteer
How do you minister to the kids in your care? It shouldn't be just in the classroom. |
Volunteers | |
![]() |
4 Tips for Gifting a Bible to Kids
Find some great tips for how to make a Bible even more special to the child receiving it. |
Gifting Bibles | |
![]() |
4 Tips For Helping Kids Serve in Kid's Church... Adults too.
Kid’s can be the church of today, if we let them… and help them. |
Serving, Volunteers | |
![]() |
4 Truths Kids Need Every Sunday
Be sure your kids experience these 4 basic truths evey Sunday. |
Lessons for Kids | |
![]() |
5 Ideas to Stretch Your Creative Muscle
You can get inspiration from anywhere! I hear people say that they are not creative. And I just want to scream at them, “Yes, you are! You just don’t know it yet!” |
Creativity | |
![]() |
5 Sheep Crafts for Sunday School
Use these 5 fun sheep crafts for teaching multiple Bible stories! |
Crafts, Sheep | |
![]() |
5 Spiritual Lessons to Learn from Riding a Bike
Spiritual lessons from riding a bike? Of course! |
Leadership, Growing in Faith | |
![]() |
5 Things No One Told Me About KidMin
There are a lot of things you will learn once you begin your job as a KidMin. Here are a few that were learned the hard way. If only someone had told me first... |
Leadership, Team Building | |
![]() |
5 Things to do with Glow Sticks
Now, thanks to the power of dollar stores you can find glow sticks, bracelets, necklaces and the like really cheap. Use them in these 5 creative ways to add fun.. and GLOW to your Kids Ministry! |
Games with Glow Sticks | |
![]() |
5 Things to do with Play Dough
Service going over time? Short on content for your morning kids program. Do not stress, here are 5 ways you can use play dough to add fun and humor to your program. |
Games with Play Dough | |
![]() |
5 Things to Remember During a KidMin Christmas
Discover ways to stay sane during the holidays and throughout the year. |
Christmas, Events, Family | |
![]() |
5 Things You Can Do Today to Make Sunday Easier
Make Sunday mornings easier with these 5 tips. |
Organization, Leadership, Volunteers | |
![]() |
5 Things You Should Tell Kids in Your Church
5 things to teach your children that never grow old or stale. |
God's Love, What All Children Should Know | |
![]() |
5 Tips For A Successful Training Meeting
Make your volunteer meetings relevant and succinct. They will appreciate you for it. |
Volunteers, Leadership | |
![]() |
|
5 Tips for Lining Up Summer Volunteers
Try these 5 tips to help you line up volunteers for your Sunday programming this summer. |
Summer Volunteers |
![]() |
5 Tips for Teaching Younger Kids
Learn easy ways to help your younger students get the most out of your lessons. |
Teaching Younger Kids | |
![]() |
5 Ways That Kids Can Serve in Kid's Church
Kids are not the church of the future. They can be the church of today! |
Service, Volunteers, Discipleship | |
![]() |
5 Ways To Instantly Recruit Volunteers
Use this list as a springboard for your own endeavors in recruiting volunteers. |
Recruiting, Volunteers | |
![]() |
5 Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Volunteers for a Year of Hard Work
Your volunteers work hard and deserve some appreciation! Here are 5 ways to show appreciation to your volunteers for a year of hard work. |
Volunteers, Appreciation | |
![]() |
5 Ways to Stay Connected Over the Summer
Keep your relationships strong this summer by staying connected to the kids you teach. |
Summer | |
![]() |
6 Questions to Ask When Choosing Songs for Worship with Kids
Janelle Hoos shares her tips for picking awesome worship songs for kids! |
Worship Songs | |
![]() |
6 Things I Tell Every Storyteller
Here are six things I tell every storyteller whether they are veterans or new to the storytelling role. |
Teaching Tips, Storytelling | |
![]() |
6 Tips for Teaching Preschoolers
I love teaching preschoolers! They are fun and complicated and joyful and eager to learn. Here are 6 tips that will help you teach these wonderful little people: |
Preschool, Teaching Tips | |
![]() |
68 Reasons Why Children's Ministry Matters!
Kids matter to God and they should matter to us. Here are 68 reasons why. |
Importance of CM | |
![]() |
7 Basic Precautions for Children's Ministry
Important steps you need to take in your ministry to keep you, your volunteers and your kids safe. |
Saftey, Security | |
![]() |
7 Characteristics of a Healthy Leader
Are you a wise and spirit-filled leader? Paul gives 7 specific qualities in the book of Ephesians to strive for. |
Leadership | |
![]() |
7 Habits of Highly Effective Small Group Leaders
Be the best small group leader you can be with these helpful tips. |
Small Groups | |
![]() |
7 Reasons to Have Teenagers in Your Ministry
Here are 7 things you can do to encourage the Youth Workers in your Kid Min. |
Teens in Ministry | |
![]() |
7 Ways to Welcome Guests for the Holidays
How you welcome your holiday guests is a powerful tool in your arsenal of customer service offerings. Keep in mind: you never get a second chance to make a first impression. |
Welcome, Guests, Holidays | |
![]() |
8 Books of the Bible Games
To help with the idea of doing while learning, here are 8 kid-tested and teacher-approved games to help your students learn the books of the Bible. |
Bible Knowledge | |
![]() |
8 Free Ways to Get a Children's Ministry Education
All Children’s Ministry leaders deserve training. Learn ways to get a CM education for free. |
Education | |
![]() |
8 Signs Your Volunteer Needs a Break
Watch for these signs that your volunteers need to take a break from serving in ministry. |
Volunteers | |
![]() |
A Peek Inside our Luau-Themed Volunteer Training
Great idea for your next volunteer training. |
Volunteers, Training | |
![]() |
A Twist on Volunteer Training
Training and equipping our kidmin leaders is of utmost importance if we want them to lead well in their ministry area and to have longevity in serving with us. |
Volunteer Training | |
![]() |
A Zeal that Consumes: Finding Passion for Your Ministry
How exciting is your Sunday School hour? |
Sunday School | |
![]() |
Anxiety and Digital Minimalism
How far must you go to reach Digital Minimalism? |
Anxiety, Technology |