children’s ministry news, thoughts, and ideas from the blogosphere
Here’s a great little video thanking children’s ministry volunteers for their service to the children of your church.
What effective approaches have you found for encouraging and appreciating the children’s ministry leaders of your church?
Jim Wideman writes, “A great goal for the New Year is to purpose in your heart to spoil your volunteers outside their classrooms as well as in. You’ve heard me say this before, you gain those you serve. It’s a spiritual law. Christ Jesus came to serve not to be served.”Jim goes on to post his top 10 list of steps to take to stand out as a leader who truly cares for volunteers. Read entire posting.
Glen Woods begins a discussion regarding what traits to look for in prospective volunteers. His top 3 traits that he lists include:
I’d have to say, to that list, I’d also add “faithfulness” and “teachability”…I know those probably are both quite similar to being a “team player.” However, I do see those both as also quite important. What other traits do you look for in prospective volunteers?
I came across this video full of volunteers and staff of the Children’s Ministry @ Irving Bible Church … proclaiming that they are still dancing, taking a chance, and showing what they’re all about. Take 2 minutes out of your day to watch this…http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5630794652186747183
