Podcast

Listen as Mr. Mark discusses advice he shares with interns before stepping into their first kid’s ministry.  These five keys will help you step out on the right foot as you begin (or restart) your ministry to kids and families. Write down a “90 Day Goal.” Do your research. Join a group of like-minded peers….

10 Reasons we over-value consistency: It seems fair. If we have more than one child, we want to be fair to each. But unless you have twins, your kids are at different points in their development, so what is fair may depend at least on their current ability to handle the privileges you provide them….

Involving and communicating with parents are an important part of your ministry. Communication is also the biggest hurdle we face in the church.  Here are 10 suggestions to remember when communicating with parents. COMMUNICATING POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS Provide policies Know what is expected – be on time, pick up, don’t abdicate their parental duty, don’t…

By Andrea Hopgood           Define Change Identify change we control Identify change out of our control Share personal story Communicate vision clearly Define the problem Offer a solution Present a reason Create a communication cascade Team Leaders Volunteer Team Parents Communication cascade Honor the past State the problem Present new solution…

Blended families are like minefields. There are places to step that go boom. That’s because blended families add special complications to the already difficult jobs of marriage and parenting. That doesn’t make the blended family bad at all. Blending can be an amazing lifeline rescuing families from past tragedies. Parents in blended homes are wise…