1. Recruiting, Training and Expectations of Leaders Sandy Galea www.kidswise.com.au

3. Ministry to children is usually a pressing need.

4. Filling the gaps approach: Reactionary Reactionary

5. Filling the gaps approach: Reactionary Reactionary Begin with the need, not with people’s gifts Begin with the need, not with people’s gifts

6. Filling the gaps approach: Reactionary Reactionary Begin with the need, not with people’s gifts Begin with the need, not with people’s gifts Short term Short term

11. Long Term Ministry

12. Recruiting Read 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Read 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 How does Paul describe his ministry amongst them? How does Paul describe his ministry amongst them?

13. Paul’s Model God pleaserGod pleaser Doesn't flatter or trickDoesn't flatter or trick Not greedy for moneyNot greedy for money Not looking for praise from peopleNot looking for praise from people 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

14. Paul’s Model GentleGentle Loves those under his careLoves those under his care Shares gospelShares gospel Shares lifeShares life 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

15. Paul’s Model Works hardWorks hard Lives a godly lifeLives a godly life EncouragesEncourages ComfortsComforts UrgesUrges 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

16. Leadership is about godliness before it’s about giftedness.

17. If someone were to watch the way you related to your children what characteristics would be on your list?

18. Do children learn from what we say or what we do?

19. What should be the criteria for selecting Children’s Workers?

20. 1. Godly Leaders Christian Christian View of children View of children Godly Godly Submits to authority Submits to authority Faithful Faithful Teachable Teachable Reliable Reliable Trustworthy Trustworthy Team player Team player Servant hearted Servant hearted Prerequisite

21. 2. Gifted Leaders Have a goHave a go Don’t wait too longDon’t wait too long Don’t throw them in the deep end Don’t throw them in the deep end Find preferred age group Find preferred age group Mix experienced with inexperienced Mix experienced with inexperienced Work in teams - benefit from different gifts Work in teams - benefit from different gifts Testing the waters

22. 3. Passionate Leaders Vision articulatedVision articulated Vision caught

23. St Alban’s MBM Kid’s Ministry Vision Transforming kids lives through Jesus Christ to the Glory of God.

24. St Alban’s MBM Kid’s Ministry Mission Our mission is to supplement the family’s role in giving our children every opportunity to become Christians, and then to mature - becoming active partners within the body of Christ..

25. 3. Passionate Leaders Vision articulatedVision articulated Vision sharedVision shared Vision caught

26. Share The Vision One-to-one conversations One-to-one conversations View kid’s ministry View kid’s ministry Team meetings: debriefs, training Team meetings: debriefs, training Welcome children by the stating vision (in child friendly manner) Welcome children by the stating vision (in child friendly manner) Signage: pamphlets, web site, newsletters Signage: pamphlets, web site, newsletters

27. Share The Vision Repeatedly state or demonstrate the vision (services) Repeatedly state or demonstrate the vision (services) Pastor’s corner Pastor’s corner Emails Emails Newcomers evenings: MBM Start-up Newcomers evenings: MBM Start-up

28. 3. Passionate Leaders Vision articulatedVision articulated Vision accessibleVision accessible Vision broken downVision broken down Vision caught

29. Ministries To Children and Youth St Alban’s MBM

30. Teaching Ministries

34. Outreach Ministries

42. Tips On Recruiting

43. Pray Pray

44. Tips On Recruiting Pray Pray Inform leadership (church, growth groups) Inform leadership (church, growth groups)

45. Tips On Recruiting Pray Pray Inform leadership (church, growth groups) Inform leadership (church, growth groups) Insight into Children’s Ministry Insight into Children’s Ministry

46. Tips On Recruiting Pray Pray Inform leadership (church, growth groups) Inform leadership (church, growth groups) Insight into Children’s Ministry Insight into Children’s Ministry Advertise Advertise

47. Tips On Recruiting Pray Pray Inform leadership (church, growth groups) Inform leadership (church, growth groups) Insight into Children’s Ministry Insight into Children’s Ministry Advertise Advertise Lots of conversations Lots of conversations

48. Training Formal training Formal training

49. Training On the job training On the job training

50. Formal Training Children’s Workers Conferences (external) Children’s Workers Conferences (external) Training seminars (internal) Training seminars (internal) Open training seminars (internal) Open training seminars (internal)

51. Training Seminars Packaging a lesson/program Packaging a lesson/program Pastoring children Pastoring children Running small groups Running small groups Games that teach Games that teach Storytelling Storytelling Teaching memory verses Teaching memory verses Music and children Music and children Group management Group management Boy’s ministry Boy’s ministry Special needs children Special needs children Risk assessment training Risk assessment training For Children’s Workers

52. Open Seminars Teaching children to pray Teaching children to pray Answering questions children ask Answering questions children ask Reading the Bible with children Reading the Bible with children How to choose a good Children’s Bible How to choose a good Children’s Bible Seminars for both Children’s Workers and Parents

53. On The Job Training Demonstration (full or part of) Demonstration (full or part of)

54. On The Job Training Demonstration (full or part of) Demonstration (full or part of) Observation (full or part of) Observation (full or part of)

55. On The Job Training Discussion Discussion -Debrief -Celebrate highlights together -Create a culture of encourage -Encourage creativity and initiative

56. On The Job Training Feedback Feedback -Positive: lots of it, public -Negative: chosen carefully, private -Create a culture of accountability

57. On The Job Training Remember: Remember: -People have different size plates -People work at different speeds Love them!

58. Expectations Preparation Preparation

59. Expectations Presentation Presentation

60. Expectations Preparation Preparation Presentation Presentation Prayerful Prayerful

61. Expectations Preparation Preparation Presentation Presentation Prayerful Prayerful Pastoral Pastoral

62. Leadership Structure

64. Practical Tips For Young Leaders Indicate when they want experienced leaders to step in Indicate when they want experienced leaders to step in

65. Practical Tips For Young Leaders Indicate when they want experienced leaders to step in Indicate when they want experienced leaders to step in Relate positives things to parents only Relate positives things to parents only

66. Practical Tips For Young Leaders Indicate when they want experienced leaders to step in Indicate when they want experienced leaders to step in Relate positives things to parents only Relate positives things to parents only Prepare early in week Prepare early in week

67. Practical Tips For Young Leaders Indicate when they want experienced leaders to step in Indicate when they want experienced leaders to step in Relate positives things to parents only Relate positives things to parents only Prepare early in week Prepare early in week Every question is a good question Every question is a good question

68. Practical Tips For Young Leaders Indicate when they want experienced leaders to step in Indicate when they want experienced leaders to step in Relate positives things to parents only Relate positives things to parents only Prepare early in week Prepare early in week Every question is a good question Every question is a good question Don’t go in wanting children to like you or be their friend – leaders lead! Don’t go in wanting children to like you or be their friend – leaders lead!

69. Practical Tips For Young Leaders Indicate when they want experienced leaders to step in Indicate when they want experienced leaders to step in Relate positives things to parents only Relate positives things to parents only Prepare early in week Prepare early in week Every question is a good question Every question is a good question Don’t go in wanting children to like you or be their friend – leaders lead! Don’t go in wanting children to like you or be their friend – leaders lead! Give it a year (even better two) before pulling out Give it a year (even better two) before pulling out

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