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How to find Kids Ministry Leaders

Finding leaders can be challenging.  Usually it takes time for you to find people who…
Carolyn BurgeAugust 26, 2014
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Want to build a Dream Team? You should look for these 3 things.

I have been to the Leadership Summit several times at Willow Creek Church in Chicago,…
Carolyn BurgeAugust 25, 2014
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Top 10 books on my need to read list

Good Kids Ministry leaders always read.  They keep a list of books that they need…
Carolyn BurgeAugust 21, 2014
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My top 10 leadership books

Leadership is one of the most important areas that a Kids Ministry Leader can focus…
Carolyn BurgeAugust 20, 2014
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My top 10 favourite kids ministry books

Here are some of my favourite Kids Ministry books.  I have read each of them…
Carolyn BurgeAugust 19, 2014
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Door signs for Kids Ministry Lessons

Crossroads church in Cincinnati, does a great job of communicating to parents what the lesson…
Carolyn BurgeAugust 18, 2014
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How to handle food allergies in kids ministry

Food Allergies are common in children.  Kids Ministry should be a place where kids are…
Carolyn BurgeAugust 14, 2014
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DIY Safety Manual

Does your church have a clear plan for emergencies?  Crossroads Church does.  In fact, it's…
Carolyn BurgeAugust 13, 2014
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Here’s a way to keep vision in front of volunteers

Keeping vision in front of volunteers is one of the most important things you will…
Carolyn BurgeAugust 12, 2014
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Sign Language Poster

  Crossroads has a room for kids with special needs.  This room is available for…
Carolyn BurgeAugust 11, 2014
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Put Notes on Labels to Get the Message Out

Do you need to communicate with parents & make sure they get your message?  If…
Carolyn BurgeAugust 6, 2014
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Disney’s Vision of the Future

This is one of my favorite Disney pictures.  I have it framed and it's part…
Carolyn BurgeAugust 5, 2014
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Replenish Vision When it Leaks

At the beginning of the season, volunteers are usually happy to be volunteering in their…
Carolyn BurgeAugust 4, 2014
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Methods of Teaching

What do you picture in your head when you hear someone say that they teach…
Carolyn BurgeAugust 1, 2014
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Bible for Kids with Autism

When I was at CPC2014 in Orlando I had the opportunity to meet Sergio Cariello. …
Carolyn BurgeJuly 31, 2014
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Next Level Leadership

Someone once told me that if a millionaire wants to become a billionaire, then they…
Carolyn BurgeJuly 28, 2014
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EPIC Volunteers

EPIC takes place every summer at our church.  It's the week where Kids Ministry takes…
Carolyn BurgeJuly 25, 2014
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Science VBS decor

Every summer we run an EPIC week for kids at our church.  It's basically kids…
Carolyn BurgeJuly 24, 2014
Creating MagicDisney & Kids MinistryLeadership

Leading a Team – Disney Style – Creating Magic

This is one of my favourite books.  Creating Magic.  It's a book about leadership.  It's…
Carolyn BurgeJuly 17, 2014
Disney GoodbyeDisney & Kids MinistryLeadershipThat's a cool idea!

Saying Goodbye – Disney Style

Every time I go to Walt Disney World I notice how welcome they make you…
Carolyn BurgeJuly 16, 2014
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Training Volunteers – Disney Style

I have started reading this book.  Disney U.  It's loaded with great information.  Disney believes…
Carolyn BurgeJuly 15, 2014
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DIY LEGO Wall

Libraries are great places to find ideas for kids. Not only do they have books…
Carolyn BurgeJuly 14, 2014
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Clothesline for Crafts

Preschoolers love to make crafts, color & do sticker art.  However, sometimes when it is…
Carolyn BurgeJuly 11, 2014
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Preschool Mat

2 and 3 year olds are just learning about sitting in a group setting and…
Carolyn BurgeJuly 10, 2014
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Use Colored Dots for Small Groups

Children in Preschool - Grade 6 are placed in small groups for Sunday Mornings.  We…
Carolyn BurgeJuly 9, 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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