Leadership Zone

Are you relying on the parents to be their kids' primary spiritual leaders? Read why this may not be what Christ intended. 

Remember the parched and thirsty deer that yearns for a drink at the cool waters? Maybe it's time to rethink that imagery in light of New Testament teaching.

Do you preach or do you pastor?

Learn to 'fire' a volunteer while maintaining their dignity and yours. 

You can be the victim in your ministry. Or you can be proactive with your ministry.

As a pastor, you need to seek God's heart, and then tailor things to fit your ministry. 

Does your kids worship need to be updated? Check out this list to see!

Encourage your Sunday School teachers with these 5 Bible verses. 

There's a reason why some families would choose to skip church for sports or other activities. The church needs to learn how to bring families together.

How do you retain visitors to your church?

Can a Pastor take a day off? Yes, you CAN get a day OFF. And it can be Amazing!

God brings many people (staff, volunteers, parents and children) into our circle of influence. Pray for them, and choose to speak life into their lives. 

Some advice on how to manage your classroom at all age levels. 

The Acts 6 Model makes it possible for a local Family of God to provide a ministry to children that meets each child’s individual needs.

Saying "sorry" is a good thing, but not when your goal is to win volunteers to your ministry and vision.

There’s no question that ministry can be difficult and we all face times when doubt sets in and we think quitting may be easier.

Stay intentional in your connection with others. 

Advice on how to jump start your new ministry position.

What are you expecting of Jesus today?

Learn about the steps to take to help get leadership support to improve child safety in your organization. 

Information to help you find champions to support your child safety strategy and tips on how to be prepared and present it.

Learn to live with brokenness, not in it. 

Learning the skill of writing effective goals will go a long way towards accomplishing them. Janelle Hoos of the Well Equipped Volunteer blog provides a strategy of writing goals, accomplishing them, and knowing what to do when you fail to hit your goals.

Sometimes it seems like some mistakes signal the end of your ministry! Fear not. Here's how your ministry gaffes can lead to growth.

When is it right to be wrong? Questioning the majority can lead to greater growth.

One of the things I have found over the years is that it is important that we teach God’s Word, but also create a place for kids to interact with each other and make friends. I do that through Small Groups.

When the church and the home are working together, we will have more success in making disciples of our kids.

What questions should you be asking yourself at the end of each day?  

Time waits for no man, and definitely not for the leaders who have set goals to reach. Here are three tips to hep you work toward your objectives.

Use these tips to become a better team member that will benefit not only your team, but the kids in your ministry.

6 ways you can succeed in reaching your goals, any time of year!

Discover 3 ways to help your volunteers through burn-out. 

Use your current volunteers to develop volunteers.

Do you struggle with leading your team to excellence? What does that even look like? What should it look like?

Christian beliefs and public school might seem contradictory on many fronts. But here's some timely advice for parents on how to raise our kids Christian even if they are attending a public school.

How are you tackling your goals for the New Year?

Why we need more good churches and fewer excellent ones.

Firing someone is not an easy job. But sometimes it IS necessary. 

God is good at clarifying your calling.

Does race or skin color matter when it comes to Jesus?

Do your volunteers need training, but don't have time to attend training? Don't fret. Here's a practical tip for you.

Are you looking for creative ways to get kids involved in serving in your ministry?

David wasn't always the top dog. Mark Harper shares five lessons from David's life on how to lead from the middle.

When you go through a rough patch, do you turn FROM God, or TO Him?

What To Do When You Fail to Accomplish Your Children’s Ministry Goals

What does shopping for underwear and a toybox full of toys teach us about ministry and welcoming people? 

Call a tech helpdesk and one of the first questions asked is “Is it plugged in?” Duh, yes. But, oh wait, let me make sure ...

We all make mistakes. But it's never too late to fix them. 

Why I will NEVER make time for my family ever again!

Whether you love Mondays or dread them, here are ways to make the first workday of the week work for you.