5. Stop recruiting.
Yep, I said it…stop recruiting! Instead, invite people to a really big vision! That’s an essential step to be a better children’s ministry leader.
6. Build relationship with senior leadership.
Having a good relationship with senior leadership (lead pastor, executive pastor, elders, board, etc.) can literally make or break your ministry. It’s critical.
You might feel a little intimidated at asking church leadership to engage with kidmin. But church leadership can and should be engaged with your program. They should be informed and invested in what’s going on with a significant part of the church they lead. And they should always have an open invitation to engage in positive ways.
7. Go to church!
Most of us don’t attend church because we either haven’t led our ministry to the point where leaders can function and lead without us present, or we aren’t willing to let them lead.
You might need to read that again and let it sink in. Not attending church, in most cases, speaks more about our leadership than it does about our busy-ness.
If you don’t regularly get in to church services, I highly encourage you to make that a goal. Not only will it impact you personally, but it will great impact your leadership.
8. Clarify your ministry vision.
“Vision is a clear mental picture of what could be, fueled by the conviction that it should be.” Andy Stanley
Do you have that “clear mental picture”? If not, it’s a great place to start with your ministry. It should always be aligned with the church’s overall vision, be clear and concise, and shared often.
9. Maximize people; minimize program.
Simply put, our ministries are all about people. Kids. Parents. Volunteers. Staff… People!
Yet, too often, we become all about program, and that’s not real ministry. That’s entertainment.
Now, don’t misunderstand: I’m not saying program isn’t important. What I’m saying is that when our ministry becomes all about great program rather than people, our priorities are out of line. I encourage you to evaluate your ministry and identify how people are the priority.
