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31 Volunteer Job Descriptions for Family Ministry (FREE)
One of the best things we can give to our volunteers is clear expectations. A clear, concise,...
16 Gift Ideas for First-Time Families
Did you know that most churches only keep about 10-20% of their first-time families? I don't know...
100 Volunteer Appreciation Ideas
If you're like me, you always feel grateful for every volunteer who serves in your ministry. We...
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Episode 288: From Youth to Children's Ministry with Andrew Snead
In this episode, Andrew Snead spends time unpacking his journey from youth into children's ministry and how his...
Episode 287: Moving to a NextGen Model with Porfirio Caldera
In this episode, Porfirio Caldera gives practical insights about moving to a NextGen staffing model within his...
Episode 286: Leveraging Digital to Lead Children's Ministry with Brittany Nelson
In this episode, Brittany Nelson talks about her new book Time to Update and speaks on how to leverage digital...
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Youth Ministry Texting Strategies
Cell phones and teenagers go hand-in-hand, like peanut butter and jelly. This makes texting the...
Episode 263: Partnering with Families Online & In-Person with Keturah Boston
In this...
Helpful Tips to Start Livestreaming Your Church Service
Due to COVID-19, churches dipped significantly in in-person attendance, despite people needing...
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Are Your Children & Youth Ministry Staff/Volunteer Ratios Healthy?
In 2016, I created a comprehensive survey about Children's & Youth Ministry Staff &...
What Should a Family Pastor Do?
The role of Family Pastor / NextGen Pastor is somewhat new in the church. I'm referring to a staff...
6 Reasons We Should Pay Children & Student Ministry Staff More
Almost anyone who works in children's ministry or student ministry understands what it is like to...
Church Event Promo: 15 Ways to Promote Your Church Event for a Better Turnout
If you serve on staff in children's ministry or student ministry, you probably put on some...
What is Family Ministry?
What is Family Ministry? Family Ministry is a newer phrase used in the church world to represent...
Leadership Development Ideas For Church Staff and Volunteers
Leadership development is extremely important in churches, but often times it doesn't receive the...
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