1. Planning Big Events Jenny Funderburke

2. Objective Determine 9 clear steps to planning large kidmin events

3. Step 1: Define Purpose Who is the event for? What do you want to accomplish?

4. Step 2: Paint a Picture DreamPrioritize Identify limitations

5. Step 3: Build a Team Right hand person With you every step Knows everything

6. Step 3: Build a Team Directors over each area RegistrationAdvertisingStuff/ResourcesVolunteers Set-Up/Décor/Tear Down

7. Step 3: Build a Team Recruit Volunteers Small Groups Student ministry Bulletin inserts Online FOLLOW UP!

8. Step 4: Calendar Check church calendar Check community calendar Check school calendars

9. Step 4: Calendar Give yourself plenty of time Schedule the event Schedule related meetings/workdays, etc…

10. Step 5: Budget What will it cost? Make a list of everything! Estimate high

11. Step 5: Budget Where will money come from? Church budget? Admission? Money Makers?

12. Step 6: Communication Don’t forget your purpose! How much do you want to advertise?

13. Step 6: Communication What will you use? Handouts Social media Banners Community resources Personal invites

14. Step 7: Make lists TimelinesResources To-Do Lists with steps

15. Step 8: Make It Happen Work your lists Work with your people Solve problems proactively

16. Step 8: Make It Happen During the event: Let your team own it Connect with people Solve problems Pay attention

17. Step 9: Wrap Up Evaluate: Include your people What worked? What didn’t? Write it down!

18. Step 9: Wrap Up Appreciate: Thank your team Thank your volunteers Thank other staff Thank the church

19. Step 9: Wrap Up Celebrate: What did God do? How can you tell as many people as possible?