Childrens ministry director

by Carolyn Burge

There are very few positions in the church with as much responsibility and potential for dramatically influencing growth.

As a children’s ministry leader, we are asked to do a lot in our church. It is not uncommon to be asked to take on responsibilities outside our “job description.” Discover three things your pastor doesn't need from you.

Think about the Children's Ministry at your church. Is there room for improvement? How can you take your Children's Ministry beyond the basics?

Need tips for preventing ministry failure? Check out these 10 common but costly mistakes in children's ministry.

Think about the Children's Ministry at your church. Is there room for improvement? How can you take your Children's Ministry beyond the basics?

Ted and I were asked if we would consider moving to the Chicago area to serve in a church. (They wanted me to consider becoming the Children’s Ministry Director. At first, I wanted to say “No way!” But my husband asked for me to pray about it before answering. (Click here to read that story) I prayed and felt strongly that, in spite of the fear and the unknowns, I needed to say “Yes!” We agreed to a six-month trial period in my new role. If it wasn’t the right fit, I could go back to…

Something borrowed, but nothing blue! Check out these 20 tips to lead volunteers from us to keep from being "blue" in your ministry!

Your church may have an inspiring vision, outstanding worship services, and strong outreach ministries, etc., but if you don't have a vibrant children’s ministry, families may stop coming.

Every children’s pastor knows that our programs are only as good as our teams. Without them, we would be unable to pull off the kinds of ministry God has called us to within our churches. Volunteers are an essential part of every team. Our volunteers come to us from many backgrounds, so it’s important that we don’t ove