Skip to content
Welcome Pack
Start Here
New Hires
New Campuses
Leadership Development
More
Share
Explore
Ministry Overview

Strategy

Now that we've defined each of our target audiences, it's time to explore our unique approach to serving and supporting each one of them. The truth is, one approach for our whole kids ministry doesn't make much sense because each of those audiences have different needs. Kids, volunteers and parents each warrant their own approach so that we can serve them in practical ways. Check out the lists below to see how we serve each audience.

Help Kids Grow


A healthy kids ministry is measured by three key areas:
Safety
Fun
Growth

SAFETY

Safe people. A safe kids ministry starts with who we allow around kids. We make sure that every person on our team is both safe and healthy.
Safe places. Our environments are carefully designed to be as safe as possible.
Safe practices. Even with safe people and places, what we do and how we do it matters. That’s why we have put protocols in place to protect our kids.

FUN

Bring the fun. Creating a fun environment starts with our team members. It’s our job to bring the fun each and every week by smiling, playing games and finding ways to make Sundays exciting!
Play together. One of the best opportunities we have to connect with kids is during the free time before and after services. This isn’t “extra” time; it’s our most valuable window for building relationships with kids.
Help kids make friends. We want kids to build meaningful relationships with others and build a foundation for community. That all starts with helping them make friends with other kids.

GROWTH

Meaningful relationships. Real ministry happens through relationships. We want kids to experience community by building meaningful relationships with their leader and the kids in their group.
Share the Gospel. We have the unique opportunity to introduce kids to Jesus and share the Gospel with them. Church is more than just fun and games. We want kids to learn about God, love God and ultimately follow God.
Put their faith into action. We want to help kids live out their faith by spending time with God on a regular basis, showing love to others and finding ways to serve.

Invest in Volunteers


There are three primary ways that we invest volunteers:
Connect
Care
Support

CONNECT

Create connections. Chances are, most of the people who signed up for your team did so because they wanted to be part of a community. (Spoiler alert… a lack of community is the most common reason people leave a team too!) Create an environment and culture that allows volunteers to build relationships with each other.
Make it fun. Make your ministry a fun place where volunteers enjoy coming to serve. Whether it’s playing fun games in your team huddles or inviting leaders to go up on stage to play the Large Group game, make sure you’re bringing the fun each and every week!
Celebrate together. Host intentional gatherings for training, team building and appreciation.

CARE

Be a noticer. The bigger your team, the easier it is for people to feel unnoticed. Show your leaders you care by acknowledging when they did something well or encouraging them after a rough day.
Be a listener. Show your leaders you care by being a safe person to share feedback with and acting on it when necessary.
Show appreciation. Be intentional about showing appreciation to each team member in a way that resonates with them individually.

SUPPORT

Set them up for success. As people join your team, make sure you set them up for success by setting clear expectations, sharing critical information and providing practical training.
Communicate with them. Communicating with your team clearly and consistently will go a long way. Remember, communication is a form of appreciation!
Be helpful. Great leaders solve problems. As things come up, support your team members by removing barriers, solving problems and giving your leaders the things they need to be successful.

Partner with Parents


There are four things we do to partner with parents:
Affirm their role.
Meet their needs.
Create meaningful moments.
Provide practical resources.

1. Affirm their role.

The primary influence in a child’s life - good or bad - will always be their parents. We want parents to know the special responsibility that God has given to them and we want to equip them for their role as the primary spiritual leader for their child.
While each of us has a part to play in this, who is primarily responsible for it? Volunteers

2. Meet their needs.

Each family is unique. There may be special circumstances around a family situation, health concerns or anything in between. We want to show families we care by meeting their needs as best as we can.
While each of us has a part to play in this, who is primarily responsible for it? Campus Staff

3. Create meaningful moments.

Baby dedication. First day of school. A faith decision. Graduation. These are the events that mark and celebrate a significant moment in a person’s story. They are also great opportunities as a ministry leader to partner with families and help them pause, celebrate and consider their significance.
While each of us has a part to play in this, who is primarily responsible for it? Campus Staff

4. Provide practical resources.

Parenting is a huge responsibility and it’s not easy. We want to come alongside parents to provide the resources, workshops and events that will help them become a better parent.
While each of us has a part to play in this, who is primarily responsible for it? Network Staff
Go to the next section:
⁠
Your Role & Responsibilities
⁠
⁠
Want to print your doc?
This is not the way.
Try clicking the ⋯ next to your doc name or using a keyboard shortcut (
CtrlP
) instead.