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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...
latest podcast episodes
Episode 152: Preschool Ministry With Brittany Compton
In this episode, I talk with Brittany Compton about her role working for First Look at Orange. She shares why she...
Episode 151: Life.Church Student Ministry with Vince Parker
In this episode, Vince Parker talks about what youth ministry looks like at Life.Church, how his multi-site team is...
Episode 150: Volunteer Directors & Coaches with Jon Birkmire
In this episode, I talk with Jon Birkmire about volunteer directors and coaches. We talk about what it looks like to...
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5 Things I Look Forward to at the Orange Tour
Registration for the 2019 Orange Tour opens June 13. If you have never been, I highly recommend...
Orange Conference 2019 – Other Highlights
I have so many things I love about the Orange Conference that it's hard to pick a favorite. Well,...
Orange Conference 2019 – Main Session Highlights
Orange Conference is one of my favorite weeks of the year and this was no different. The theme of...
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Are Your Children & Youth Ministry Staff/Volunteer Ratios Healthy?
An important question that comes up often in children and youth ministry conversations is: Do we...
What Should a Family Pastor Do?
What Should a Family Pastor Do? What is a Family Pastor Job? The role of Family Pastor / NextGen...
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...
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?
Family Ministry is a newer phrase used in church world to represent how a local church serves...
Leadership Development Ideas For Staff and Volunteers
Leadership development is extremely important in churches, but often times it doesn't receive the...
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