Tag Archive - parents

The Importance of Packaging

3 February 2010 by James, 1 Comment
The Importance of Packaging

What’s the main difference between regular cereal and generic. The packaging. I know kids say they can tell the difference… just like we adults swear we can taste the difference between tap water and bottled water… but in reality it’s the way the cereal is packaged that makes it more exciting.
I believe packaging is important [...]

Episode 15 – Dealing With Tough Situations

6 September 2009 by James, No Comments
Episode 15 – Dealing With Tough Situations

This month we’re talking about dealing with confronting children, parents and volunteers in potentially confrontational situations.

We Do It For Him Not Them

10 August 2009 by James, 3 Comments
We Do It For Him Not Them

Today was a pretty rough Sunday. The kids were nuts but the worst behavior come from a few parents who were way out of line. Days like that can make you wonder why you even bother. If the parents don’t appreciate it… what’s the point?
God had a simple reminder for me:
You’re not serving them… you’re [...]

How To Address Embarrassing Issues With Parents

23 July 2009 by James, 1 Comment
How To Address Embarrassing Issues With Parents

How do you handle head lice in Sunday School?  My husband and I are the SS directors for a small church.  We face this problem every year.  Some of the older teachers freak out when they have a child with head lice.  What is the best course of action with the teachers, child and the [...]

Episode 14 – Why Children’s Ministers Struggle

29 June 2009 by James, 6 Comments
Episode 14 – Why Children’s Ministers Struggle

This month we focus on the reasons Children’s Ministers struggle in ministry and ways to avoid burnout. Plus, a very special interview with Fel Bagunu.
Broght to you by DrawYouAPicture.com and High Voltage Kids Resources.

Struggling With Parents

23 June 2009 by James, 2 Comments
Struggling With Parents

This past Easter we did a super simple Candy Hunt in our gym after the main service for our pre-school and elementary students. Parents and families were naturally invited along to watch. We had half of the gym reserved as the field for the hunt and invited the families to spread themselves all the way [...]

Episode 6 – Creative Communication

17 December 2007 by James, 2 Comments
Episode 6 – Creative Communication

James and Dave discuss what does and does not work in communicating with families and your congregation plus a few creative ways to get your message out.
What creative communication devices have you concocted? Share won’t you?
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