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Essentials of
Children’s Ministry:Helpful tips for those involved in children’sministry
By: Michael Gomulka
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Get Volunteers!
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What’s the big deal?
This is not just a children’s ministry but a
calling, it is a task with eternal
consequences where you either have achoice to advance God’s kingdom or not.
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Calling
Before you roll up your sleeves and startto climb the mountain, make sure that you
are called into it otherwise you will fail andthe people you serve will be disappointedand discouraged
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How do I know I’m called?
Before I formed you in the womb I knewyou, And before you were born I
consecrated you; I have appointed you aprophet to the nations Jer 1:5 (NASB)
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Here are some tips to recognize
the call by Boe Parrish Faithfully serve your employer and your
lay ministry
Involve your spouse in the decisionprocess early on
Listen to God’s voice and receive His
peace and direction
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Cont.
Spend plenty of time in prayer and seekingGod before going forward
Hold on to the Word that says, “For God’sgifts and His call are irrevocable” (Romans
11:29 (NIV)
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Recruitment
Rule of thumb: Do not get people into aposition just because you need to fill in an
empty space!
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PEOPLE ARE MORE IMPORTANT THANPROGRAMS
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Next few slides will be a summary ofrecruiting and “volunteers that stick” by
Jim Wideman
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Creating a “volunteers welcome”
culture Have fun
Get their needs met
Hang out with them
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What do you believe about
volunteers? 4 truths God has promised to meet all your needs
Every Christian is called to do ministry
Every Christian has at least one gift to
share
Every Christian has a particular function inthe body of Christ
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Volunteer Careers
We bring right volunteers on board
We let people do what God’s wired them
to do
We notice volunteers and keep noticingthem
We provide growth opportunities
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Right people, right places, right
time, right reasons Don’t get wrong people because:
a. they take forever to train
b. They often don’t do a very good job
c. they keep the right people fromparticipating
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Recruiting like Jesus Recruited
Jesus demonstrated enthusiasm
Jesus recruited by vision
Jesus made everything a matter of prayer-including recruitment
Jesus took his time to fill the roster
Jesus instituted a draft Jesus seized opportunities
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Cont.
Jesus talked about rewards
Jesus reacquired commitment, not just
sacrifice
Jesus went after good people
Jesus let his volunteers do recruiting
Jesus demonstrated how to do ministry
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Cont.
Jesus coached and corrected volunteers
Jesus expected results
Jesus entered into a relationship with his
volunteers
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Job description; code of conduct
Every volunteer must be in agreement withour church’s tenets of faith
People must be members of our churchand have attended for at least six monthsbefore volunteering
Volunteers must be willing to make aminimum of six months commitment
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Cont.
Volunteers must be loyal to the pastor andleaders of the church
Volunteers must be faithful to their assignedpositions
Volunteers must live a separated Christian life
Volunteers must attend all worker’s meetings
and work-shops
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Cont.
Volunteers must be faithful in attendingregular services
Volunteers must give at least 3 daysnotice if they know they’ll be absent
Volunteers must be at their designated
post thirty minutes before services start
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Cont.
Volunteers must be neat in their appearance
Volunteers must complete appropriate training
courses required in their area of ministry Volunteers’ home lives must be in order
Volunteers must give thirty days’ notice when
resigning a position
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Interview and placement
Interviews let you nudge volunteers in theright direction
Interviews let you minister to potentialvolunteers
Interviews give you permission to do
background screening
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Cont.
Interviews let you understand volunteers’
motives
Interviews help you refer volunteers
Interviews get the right people into theright jobs
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Get your interview ready
Decide where you’ll refer problems
Determine where you’ll keep information
Identify a place to do interviews
Create a standard interview form
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Placement process
Children’s ministry volunteer application
The In-Person interview
Offer…or not Follow up after interview
Following up again in two months
Following up one month before the end ofthe term service
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Cont.
Celebrate longevity in service
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Orientation, training and evaluation
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Things to cover at formal
orientation: Your ministry’s vision statement and
mission statement
History of your church and children’sministry
Basic logistics
The organizational chart
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Cont.
Safety information
Communication
Performance expectations
Handling of money
Distribution and review of orientationhandbooks
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Essentials by: Craig Jutila
PATH
Passion
Attitude
Team work
Honor
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Kids remember us by what we do not by whatwe say
It is important to smile and have a passionateattitude
We should treat children’s ministry as a goal and
not a stepping stone
We need volunteers, we cannot do it byourselves
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It is important to take a rest if we feel as if weare burning out
It is better to run out of breath than lose yourmind
We must prepare for ministering to hurting kids
Children’s ministry involves not only kids but
also their parents as well
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We might be the only Jesus that thesekids might ever see
It is a privilege to minister to children
Children’s ministry is a stewardship
As soon as we fall we must get up and
keep on going, obstacles are only stairs tothe main goal
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We must be transparent with people
We must keep our promises
Honor is to be protected at all cost
We need a vision and goals
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Keys to remember by Boe Parrish
We must recognize our calling
People are more important than programs
We must recruit volunteers
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Set up a children’s council
Greet the children
Children’s ministry is not a means but a
goal
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Reward your volunteers
Be submissive to your pastor
Think of ways to multiply the ministry
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Come up with fund raising strategies
Let the volunteers lead, let them do their
job
Equip the volunteers
Keep your spouse up to date with your
goals and vision
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Be creative with themes like:
Who Will Teach the Children?
Make a Difference in the Next Generation
Serving in Preschool/Children’s Ministry
Can Change a Life Forever
Will You Be the Light of His Love to a
Child?
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Publicity options include:
Bulletin boards, signs and special interestdisplays
Announcements in bulletins, brochures and
church newsletters Events: Children's Day or a Children’s
Emphasis Week/Month Media: video and slide presentations
Testimonies of parents and teachers Drama, skits and dialogues
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Additional ideas include:
Conduct prospective leader training classes.
Review the church directory and church
membership rolls. Encourage current leaders to brainstorm names.
Observe participants in adult ministry activities.
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Helping Preschoolers Get Ready
for "Big Church"
1. Use the Bible Often2. Demonstrate Worship Activities
3. Plan a "Show and Tell" Activity4. Take Children to a Portion of theWorship Service5. Encourage Parents
6. Be a Child Advocate
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Job Descriptions for Childhood
Ministry Growing Christian Called by God to teach Church member Loves children
Willing to plan Teachable Flexible Team player Understands child development Committed to the Sunday School Strategy
Cooperative Sense of humor Likes being with children
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Screening Procedures for
Childhood Ministry Involve all ministerial staff, church leaders and appropriate
committees in researching and educating themselves regarding thismatter.
Consult your church's attorney for help in all aspects of the
screening process, including the questions you ask, the forms youuse and the confidential records you maintain.
Consult with your insurance company. Build church awareness and support through presentations, printed
information and discussion groups.
Document official church action regarding policies and procedures.
Encourage all ministers and staff members to undergo the screeningprocess to set a positive example for others.
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The Screening Process
You will need release forms signed by all teachers permitting you toconduct reference, background, and criminal checks.
Contact all references and complete the background checks prior tothe personal interview. You will need written documentation of
contacts you make with references and information you discuss inthe personal interview.
During the personal interview, document the person's responsesregarding his Christian testimony, special interests in working withchildren, past teaching and volunteer experience, interest inreceiving training and other related information.
All of this information is confidential and must be kept filed in asecure area.
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Helpful Websites
http://www.cmbookmarks.com/ http://mintools.com/children-resources.htm http://www.luthersem.edu/cyf/children/ http://www.livingstreams.org.sg/childrenpastor/li
nks.html http://www.childrensministry.com/ http://www.childrensministry.org/ http://www.childrensministry.net/ http://www.wdbydana.com/childministry.html
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http://www.kidology.org/
http://www.childrensermons.com/sermons.htm
http://www.ebibleteacher.com/children/ http://www.moodychurch.org/ministries/children/l
inks.html
http://www.childrensministry.org/content/lessonh
elps.htm http://www.pray.org/children/kidresources.asp
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