3 Ways Your Calendar Can Help You Reach Your Next Level in Ministry
NextGen, Leadership, Administration David Reneau NextGen, Leadership, Administration David Reneau

3 Ways Your Calendar Can Help You Reach Your Next Level in Ministry

There are a lot of tools we can use in ministry. There’s our church management system, our curriculum, our events. Each one helps us serve our communities and reach more for Christ every year. However, I think there is one tool that is invaluable for your ministry. One tool that if used correctly can extend your reach and find that elusive work-life balance we’re all looking for.

What is that tool?

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5 Steps to Attending Service in Kidmin
NextGen, Kidmin David Reneau NextGen, Kidmin David Reneau

5 Steps to Attending Service in Kidmin

One of the hardest parts of serving in Children’s ministry is never getting to go to service. Some pastors require their kids’ leaders to attend the adult service, but those are rare. Other kidmin pastors have figured out how to attend somewhat regularly, but it's not the same as before they became a leader.

Part of the problem comes from the complexity of kidmin. It’s more than just one service.

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How to Celebrate Easter When You’re in Ministry
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How to Celebrate Easter When You’re in Ministry

It’s the Friday before Easter. You’ve been busy with all the marketing, event planning, service prep, and inviting. You’re probably a little tired and the light at the end of the tunnel that is Monday is looking better and better.

But you also have a family and obligations there too. If you’re like me, it’s far too easy to let work overtake the home. All the focus is on what the Church is doing, and your family gets the leftovers. It’s not fair to them, and it’s not fair to you.

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5 Must Haves for a NextGen Policy Manual
NextGen, Resources, Administration David Reneau NextGen, Resources, Administration David Reneau

5 Must Haves for a NextGen Policy Manual

A little talked about, but vital document in your ministry is a policy and procedure manual. The manual answers a lot of questions for volunteers and clearly defines your thinking on multiple situations.

While your church may have its own policy manual that addresses your ministry specifically, many times these are incomplete when it comes to NextGen. In my experience, they’ll address room ratios and background checks, but not other problems such as fire drills, dress codes, meeting attendance and more.

This is why I suggest every NextGen ministry have its own policy and procedure manual.

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