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
Leading Small Virtually
To invest in kids during the pandemic, kids ministry leaders are leading small virtually. Read more about virtual small groups here! 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
Tips for Virtual Small Groups
Many churches have shifted to virtual small groups on Sundays. How can we make the most of them? Here are some tips for virtual small groups! Read More
5 Ways to Recruit Kids 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
Covid-19 | Elementary | How To | Leadership | Parents | Volunteers
What’s Next: Health and Safety for Your Church’s Kids Ministry
Now or very soon, most churches will be able to worship again in person. When that time comes, it’s so important that you have a clear plan outlined to help ensure that every family remains safe and healthy. Hear how you can… Read More
Covid-19 | Orange Strategy | Preschool | Preteen | Volunteers
Strategy for Planning Your Year in Children’s Ministry
Creating a strategy energizes an entire ministry. It gives purpose to every event, every gathering. It centers your ministry around an approach that makes the things that matter most, matter most. We define strategy as a “plan of action with an end… Read More
Parents | Preschool | Volunteers
3 Ways to Activate Your Preschooler’s Mind This Summer
If you have little ones, you know how challenging summer can be. When you’re not on vacation or sending your preschooler to day camp, it’s all on you to keep them engaged and learning throughout those summer months. Read More
