If we sat across each other to enjoy a coffee together and chat about ministry, no doubt that one of the questions I would ask you is ‘How’s the health of your volunteer team?’ Besides your own, spiritual, mental and emotional health; the next telltale sign of a healthy, growing ministry, is a healthy growing…
Too Cool For School
Does this scenario sound at all familiar to you? A once, highly engaged, all-in, elementary student, shows up and all of a sudden, they have ‘checked out.’ Not only have they stopped participating, but they seem bored. While the programming and activities haven’t necessarily had any big changes; the heart and mind of the student,…
3 Things To Do Now To Promote a Healthy, Growing Culture
Are you feeling the pressure of lower-than-expected attendance this fall? Typically back-to-school time is when families settle back into routines. Regular weekly schedules start back up and with it, church attendance increases. Fall of 2020, however is anything but typical. Is your ministry currently growing? (If you answered YES to that question I am guessing…
Leading a Trauma Safe Ministry for Kids & Teens
Around one-third of kids and teens experience trauma before the age of 18. Is trauma impacting kids in your kids ministry or student ministry program? You probably know a personal story or two. Once you walk alongside a family through a crisis their story becomes a part of your story forever. It surprised me though,…
Parenting Kids Who Are Navigating Anxiety
Today I am diving head first, into the topic of child anxiety. This topic is incredibly personal to me. I am writing from a place of understanding, compassion, empathy and hopefulness. If you are parenting kids who are navigating anxiety -or- if you have concerns that they may be struggling, please know that you are…
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