Children's Ministry Talk

Episode 84 – Crowd Control, Too Many Volunteers, Communicating with Parents

childrensministrytalk@gmail.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:53:43 +0000

In this episode we respond to listener questions, discussing crowd control in growing classes, too many volunteers, and communicating with parents.

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Episode 83 – Partnering with Parents, Internships

childrensministrytalk@gmail.com — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:16:28 +0000

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In this episode we respond to listener questions, discussing children’s ministry internships and partnering with parents.

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Episode 82 – Cultivating a Cutting-Edge Children’s Church

childrensministrytalk@gmail.com — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:42:29 +0000

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In this episode we discuss Dick’s new book, “Cultivating a Cutting-Edge Children’s Church.”

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Episode 81 – Sets and Staging Ideas

childrensministrytalk@gmail.com — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:52:50 +0000

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In this episode we respond to a listener question, discussing sets and staging ideas.

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Creative Ministry Solutions Staging

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Episode 80 – Respecting the Church Building, Encouraging Parents to Continue Lessons, Representing Your CM to Entire Church

childrensministrytalk@gmail.com — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:11:38 +0000

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In this episode we respond to a listener questions, discussing: respecting the church building, encouraging parents to continue lessons out of church, and representing your children’s ministry to entire church body.

It’s impossible to be pastoral when you’re in a panic. – Dick Gruber

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Episode 79 – Choosing Big Church Over Kids Church

childrensministrytalk@gmail.com — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 15:46:52 +0000

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In this episode we respond to a listener question, discussing when parents or children choose big church of children’s church.

Dick shared the following tips to remember when kids go to big church with parents instead of your kids church:

Unless the parents make it personal, don’t take it personally.

Don’t worry too much. In most cases, this happens with one or two families and is nothing to worry about. Primary CE

If there is mass exodus, worry. Spend some time with those who bailed and their parents to discover what the problem is.

Always leave the invitation open. Let them know you care on a regular basis.

Do not ignore them

Find out if there is anything you could change that would draw their kids back –is it a parent or kid issue?

Invite these families – home school/Christian school kids and parents to minister/assist once in a while in kids church. In this way, it becomes their kids church. Ownership and familiarity.

PRAY

Concentrate on making what you do the best – involve kids, parents and others

Make special invitation to these families when big days come up.

Always approach this in a positive way. I.E.: I wish more parents took an active interest in their child’s Christian growth.

Invite the parents to be a resource to you or to be part of your planning or organizational team.

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Episode 78 – Capital Campaigns and Kids

childrensministrytalk@gmail.com — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:40:15 +0000

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In this episode we respond to a listener question, discussing capital campaigns and kids.

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Episode 77 – Enlarging Your Visual Impact

childrensministrytalk@gmail.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:11:29 +0000

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In this episode we discuss tips for enlarging your visual impact with children.

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Episode 76 – Must-Read CM Books, Family Fusion Events

childrensministrytalk@gmail.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:57:55 +0000

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In this episode we discuss new must-read children’s ministry books and family fusion events.

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Episode 75 – Public Speaking Tips, CM Resources for Learning, Child Dedication Policies

childrensministrytalk@gmail.com — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:13:09 +0000

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In this episode we respond to listener questions, discussing emergency evacuation plans, public speaking tips, children’s ministry resources for learning, and child dedication policies.

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