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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 160: It’s Personal with Kristen Ivy
In this episode, I welcome Kristen Ivy back to the podcast to talk about her new book with Reggie Joiner and Virginia...
Episode 159: Student Ministry Leadership & Culture with Reed Moore
In this episode, I talk with Reed Moore. Reed just wrapped up several years at the Student Pastor at Gwinnett Church...
Episode 158: Launching a Preteen Ministry with Lisa Molite
In this episode, I welcome my friend and Elementary Director, Lisa Molite, back to the podcast. Lisa talks about the...
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Church Events: 15 Best Practices for Planning, Leading, and Promoting Events at Your Church
Church event planning is complex. Regardless of the event, if you simply made a checklist of...
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,...
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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?
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?
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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