Can You Influence Someone You Don’t Know?
Kids know more about you than you know about them. People are wired to pay closer attention to someone who has power over their world. Think about it. You probably… Read More
Parent and Small Group Leader: Kids Need Both
Last Friday, you put on some tunes and busted a move in front of your totally-mortified middle school sons. Then tonight they came home from the dance doing the sprinkler,… Read More
How To | Leadership | Volunteers
How to Appreciate KidMin Volunteers
If you’re a leader in ministry, you know how important volunteers are. They are the ones who help Sundays run smoothly, develop personal relationships with kids, and show up week after week to influence the next generation. For a role as important… Read More
Elementary | Leadership | Parents | Preschool | Preteen | Volunteers
Growing Confidence in Kids
As many kids step back into a physical building for school this year, one thing they will desperately need is confidence. They’ve had a year of seeing some really hard stuff in the world, including adults who may not always have handled… Read More
How To | Leadership | Volunteers
Setting Up Kids Ministry Volunteers to Win
If your story is anything like mine, maybe you found your way into kids ministry because you enjoyed working with children. From a young age, I knew I wanted to be a teacher and ended up working in elementary classrooms for almost… Read More
How To | Leadership | Volunteers
How to Honor Your Volunteers
If you’re a leader in ministry, you know how important volunteers are. They are the ones who help Sundays run smoothly, develop personal relationships with kids, and show up week after week to influence the next generation. For a role as important… Read More
Elementary | Preteen | Volunteers
Growing a Healthy Body Image in Kids
If self-image and body issues begin this early, it stands to reason that intervention and prevention efforts should begin early as well. Read More
OKP Extra: Leading And Training Kids Ministry Volunteers to Re-Engage After A Crisis
No matter where you are right now, it’s safe to say you’ve been affected by the COVID-19 crisis. We’ve experienced uncertainty and crisis like never before as we’ve navigated this pandemic in our communities. As kids ministry leaders and volunteers, we’ve pivoted… Read More
OKP 007: Recruiting Summer Volunteers – Turn up the Fun to Deepen Relationships
Welcome to the Orange Kids Podcast, where we talk kids’ ministry and discuss practical solutions to our weekly challenges. This week, author and volunteer-recruiting expert Christine Kreisher joins hosts Mike Clear, Gina McClain, and Kellen Moore to talk recruiting and scheduling summer… Read More
Child Development | Parents | Preschool | Volunteers
3 Ways to Help Preschoolers Understand God
When it comes to the Bible, preschoolers might miss a few details. Just remember, they aren’t overthinking it. They are imagining it. Read More
