Critique is to often seen as “a criticism or critical comment” when a truly valuable critique can actually mean to “review or analyze critically.” A critique that is done with the intent to encourage improvement is incredibly valuable to a team. For any ministry to have long term impact and sustainability the leaders must continually be open to critique.

Coaching your ministry team at times can be difficult, yet it can also be one of the most rewarding aspects of your ministry. Having been involved with sports for most of my life both as a participant and a coach I know the incredible value of a good coach. I have also seen the effects of poor coaching. So what does good coaching look like in the context of ministry?

Clear communication is a vital part of any ministry and none more so than Children’s & Family ministry. Communicating clearly the vision, strategy, goals, and successes of the ministry will lead to continued success. A lack of clear communication will impede its growth or potentially lead to its failure. The questions of who, what, when, where, why and how must be repeatedly addressed by leadership. It has been said that Vision leaks and that good leaders must continually work at overcoming this principle.

Relationships are the key to success in any ministry. In Children’s Ministry we have three primary relationships where we must be proactive in our efforts to connect. First, connecting with your volunteers is essential to guiding them to be successful in meeting the needs of kids. Second, connecting with the parents is critical to aiding them in the spiritual development of their children. Third, connecting with kids is going to make or break your Children’s Ministry.