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Despicable MeLeadershipMotivating VolunteersTraining Volunteers

Despicable Me video clips for volunteers

Sometimes I like to show my volunteers a video clip to illustrate a point.  Despicable…
Carolyn BurgeJuly 14, 2015
Concentric Circles for VolunteersLeadershipMotivating VolunteersRecruiting Ideas

How to find Kids Ministry Leaders

When I think of volunteers, this is the picture that I have in my head. …
Carolyn BurgeJuly 7, 2015
Recruiting Event PostersEventsRecruiting IdeasThat's a cool idea!

3 Weeks of Recruiting Ideas

Sometimes when it comes to recruiting volunteers, you need to think outside the box.  Bulletin…
Carolyn BurgeJuly 2, 2015
Motivating VolunteersThat's a cool idea!

DIY Volunteer Board

I am always on the look out for new ways to remind my volunteers how…
Carolyn BurgeJune 2, 2015
LEGO PartyEventsFamily Ministry

LEGO Party

Four times a year we do an event that is meant for families to do…
Carolyn BurgeMay 26, 2015
Ping Pong Reward SystemChurch ToursThat's a cool idea!

Kids Church Reward System

When I was visiting The Grove Community Church in Riverside, California, I saw a kids…
Carolyn BurgeApril 24, 2015
Sandals Church TourChurch Tours

Sandals Church in California – Church Tour

On a recent trip to California, I went to visit Sandals Church.  This amazing group…
Carolyn BurgeMarch 13, 2015
Grand Opening IdeasEvents

Grand Opening Ideas for your church

This past weekend, we had the Grand Opening of our new church building which has…
Carolyn BurgeMarch 10, 2015
Church Tours

Saddleback Church Youth Area – Church Tour

I love to visit other churches and see what their spaces look like.  Scroll through…
Carolyn BurgeFebruary 19, 2015
Saddleback Kids AreaChurch Tours

Saddleback Church Kids Area – Church Tour

I am enjoying being in sunny, warm California in the middle of February.  I am…
Carolyn BurgeFebruary 18, 2015
Volunteer HandbookMotivating VolunteersSafety & ProceduresTraining Volunteers

Kids Ministry Volunteer Training Book – Free Download

Every year we have a volunteer training event in September.  We review the safety stuff…
Carolyn BurgeJanuary 22, 2015
Christmas BackdropThat's a cool idea!

Using a backdrop for storytelling

When telling a story to children, you can really make the story come alive if…
Carolyn BurgeDecember 9, 2014
behind the scenes of FrozenDisney & Kids Ministry

Lessons learned from behind the scenes of Frozen

Today I watched a behind the scenes look at the popular movie "Frozen".  As I…
Carolyn BurgeDecember 1, 2014
indoor playgroundChurch Tours

New kids area at my church – part 2

We did a lot of research before we put together the plans for our new…
Carolyn BurgeNovember 25, 2014
Creekside playgroundChurch Tours

New kids area at my church – part 1

I have been on a journey since I started working at my church 2.5 years…
Carolyn BurgeNovember 24, 2014
Nursery ChecklistThat's a cool idea!

Parent checklist for the nursery

Babies need to be well cared for if you are going to have an AWESOME…
Carolyn BurgeOctober 23, 2014
buttonsDisney & Kids MinistryThat's a cool idea!

Button Maker Ideas for Kids Ministry

Have you been to Disney World in the last few years?  If you are celebrating…
Carolyn BurgeOctober 21, 2014
Volunteer TrainingEventsMotivating VolunteersTraining Volunteers

What to include in your training event

Training Volunteers is something that needs to be done when they sign up to volunteer,…
Carolyn BurgeSeptember 29, 2014
Bill HybelsLeadershipVideos

Gift of energy – One of the best gifts a leader can give to their team

There are some things that only the leader of a team can do.  Bill Hybels…
Carolyn BurgeSeptember 17, 2014
new kids worship musicKids WorshipVideos

New Kids Worship Music

Are you looking for new kids worship music?  Here is a list of names /…
Carolyn BurgeSeptember 10, 2014
kids worship teamKids Worship

How to build a great Kids Worship Team

Do you have a Kids Worship Team at your church?  Do you want to start…
Carolyn BurgeSeptember 8, 2014
Volunteer TrainingLeadershipMotivating VolunteersTraining Volunteers

How to create volunteer training that people will want to come to

If you want things to run smoothly in Kids Ministry, it's probably a good idea…
Carolyn BurgeSeptember 5, 2014
Employee EngagementBooksLeadershipMotivating VolunteersRecruiting Ideas

How to decrease volunteer turnover

Look what came in the mail today!  I love reading books on leadership, especially ones…
Carolyn BurgeSeptember 4, 2014
kids leaving churchFamily MinistryLeadership

How to keep kids from leaving church

I went out for lunch with my family after church on Sunday to celebrate the…
Carolyn BurgeSeptember 3, 2014
how to set goalsLeadershipStrategic Planning

Setting Goals

If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time.  This is also true…
Carolyn BurgeAugust 27, 2014
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I’m Carolyn Burge and this blog is my way of passing on over 20 years of inspiration and insight with kids ministry leaders like you, all over the world.

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