Organizing
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Posted on October 17, 2011, 8:33 am
Topics: Organizing
It is only October but all of us in church ministry know that we need to be thinking about Christmas and the Christmas program by now or we’re in big trouble. So how can you plan for programs that accomplish what you want while minimizing the headaches?
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Posted on August 22, 2011, 8:23 am | 2 comments
Topics: Organizing
What time does your Sunday School program meet? Our Sunday School meets for an hour before church. We meet from 9:15 to 10:15 on Sunday morning with worship at 10:30. This time has its pluses and minuses.
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Posted on July 25, 2011, 11:10 am
Topics: Organizing
Does summer fly by at twice the speed of winter? Before long we'll be kicking off a new season of ministry. Maybe you're already ahead of the game. If not, now's the time to get everything in order for a smooth launch this fall. Here are some things to consider.
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Posted on June 13, 2011, 11:14 am
Topics: Organizing
If you’re stuck inside making plans for the next year when you’d really rather be at the beach, remember, the payoff will be there when the teachers and kids show up in a few months
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Posted on January 3, 2011, 11:32 am
Topics: Organizing, Supporting Volunteers
Happy New Year! By now you are almost halfway through the educational year, and you’ve tackled some of your most labor-intensive months. (Stop reading and give yourself a hug!) But since there’s still work to be done, I’ve prepared a little list to help you get the New Year off to a smooth start!
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Posted on December 14, 2010, 4:01 pm
Topics: Nurturing Faith, Organizing
I’d love to hear from other churches that already do worship bags. What do you include in kids’ worship bags? How did introduce the bags and help kids catch the vision for staying engaged in worship? Where do you put them in the sanctuary...
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Posted on November 11, 2010, 5:04 pm
Topics: Organizing
Ah, the Christmas program. The annual event guaranteed to make parents beam with pride, kids do the unpredictable, and Children’s Ministry Directors break out in a cold sweat! If you’re in that director’s chair this year, expect the unexpected! And read on to find some great tips to make this year’s program...
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Posted on August 18, 2010, 9:35 am
Topics: Organizing
Use this form (from Sunday School That Really Works by Jessie Schut) as a guide to help you develop descriptions for the various volunteer roles within your Sunday school or children's ministry program. Having a description to hand to potential volunteers will help you find the right match for your ministry!
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Posted on August 3, 2010, 8:08 am
Topics: Organizing
Coordinating Sunday school for the first time? Join this free webinar for ideas and resources to make your job easier!
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Posted on July 21, 2010, 12:51 pm
Topics: Organizing
If you're the Sunday school coordinator, get a jump start on next season with this basic planning checklist...
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Posted on June 4, 2010, 12:30 pm
Topics: Organizing
My vacation packing ritual always includes some household chores. I can’t stand the thought of coming home from summer paradise to face a messy house and dirty dishes. Church is no different. Before you shift gears for the summer, I suggest you start on seven little chores that will help make next season a success.
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Posted on May 4, 2010, 9:58 am | 1 comment
Topics: Organizing
Real Simple magazine's column, "New Uses for Old Things" inspired me to take a fresh look at my Sunday school room and make some changes.
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Posted on March 2, 2010, 10:16 am
Topics: Organizing
Nella Uitvlugt, executive director of Friendship Ministries, has just posted a recording of her popular Autism and Children's Ministry webinar on the Friendship website! Nella first shared this workshop for an eager crowd at the 2008 Children's Pastor's Conference in San Diego, CA. Since then, Nella has offered it live via webinar and received many requests for a recorded version that churches can share with their entire teaching team.
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Posted on February 27, 2010, 2:00 am
Topics: Organizing
This Sunday school season held a BIG change for my little church. A change that was carefully thought out, prayed over, and discussed. A change that meant rerouting the church van and reorganizing the whole Sunday schedule. A change that required two congregational meetings, the approval of the council, and the vote of church members. It wasn't easy and it wasn't quick, but it happened: our Sunday school hour moved from Sunday evenings to Sunday mornings!
If your church is considering a change, here are three things I learned that might help.
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Posted on February 18, 2010, 10:15 pm | 1 comment
Topics: Organizing
It's February and I feel like a whining, "Is it summer yet?!" Between snow days and special events your Sunday school might be lagging a little behind schedule. Take a minute to look over the scope and sequence of the material you're using to determine where you are and where you’d like to be before the year is done.
February is also a great month to select dates for VBS/summer Sunday school and begin comparing curriculum.
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