Leading Small Virtually
And, when I said yes to leading this group, I was a bit apprehensive about where I was going to find the time to lead and how I was actually… Read More
Covid-19 | Elementary | Preschool | Volunteers
Virtual Small Groups Guide
Digital small groups can be tough. Whether you are continuing to see activity and interaction online or you’re experiencing a drop off in engagement, here's a guide with 7 tips… 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
How To | Leadership | Volunteers
Volunteer Recruitment Guides
How do I recruit, train and retain volunteers now? Use these as you recruit the best preschool and elementary small group leaders and volunteers. Read More
How To | VBS | Volunteers
VBS Volunteer Surveys
Use these 3 free sample surveys to craft your own VBS Volunteer Feedback Form! Read More
Elementary | Preschool | Volunteers
10 No Cost Volunteer Appreciation Ideas
Looking for creative ideas to show your volunteers how valuable they are to your team? And hoping to avoid eating up your ministry budget to do it? Here are ten ways that you can elevate your ministry MVPs throughout the year! 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
Making the Most Out of Virtual Small Groups
At least for the near future, virtual environments in kids’ ministry are here to stay. Many of us are asking: How do we do this well, keep kids engaged, and keep them coming back? Read More
5 Ways to Recruit Kids Ministry Volunteers (and one way not to)
While the easiest thing to do is say that we need more stage time, or wish the senior leader would talk about the needs of kid and student ministry every week, the reality is that mass cattle calls don’t yield the best… Read More