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Special Friends Ministry

When children come to our church with unique challenges, I want to do everything I…
Carolyn BurgeJuly 8, 2014
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Thank You Card for Kids Ministry Volunteers

Summer is in full swing & we have lots happening on Sunday mornings at our…
Carolyn BurgeJuly 7, 2014
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Gingerbread Party

To kick off the Christmas Season, we have a Gingerbread Party on the last Saturday…
Carolyn BurgeJuly 2, 2014
Recruiting IdeasThat's a cool idea!

Volunteer Roles for People Who Don’t Like Kids

Do you have people in your church who tell you that they don't like to…
Carolyn BurgeJuly 1, 2014
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Family Dedications

A few times a year we hold a Family Dedication Event.  Instead of calling it…
Carolyn BurgeJune 26, 2014
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Christmas Card Photo in the Summer

Do you run a summer program for kids?  Do you stay in touch with those…
Carolyn BurgeJune 25, 2014
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Kids Ministry Training Videos – Free!

Kids Kount Publishing has created some great kids ministry training videos to help train Kids…
Carolyn BurgeJune 24, 2014
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Summer Schedule Idea

Summer is a challenging time to find enough people to help in Kids Ministry.  Many…
Carolyn BurgeJune 19, 2014
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Go on a Church Tour – 3 Reasons Why You Should Go

I am getting ready to go on a church tour.  I am taking some of…
Carolyn BurgeJune 17, 2014
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Fall Training Event – Monster Mash

Once a year I host a Kids Ministry Training Event for all my Kids Ministry…
Carolyn BurgeJune 16, 2014
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Is your Vision Visual?

The last time I was at Chicago's Children's Museum I took a picture of this…
Carolyn BurgeJune 13, 2014
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The John Maxwell Daily Reader

John Maxwell wrote a book called 'The Maxwell Daily Reader'.  If you are looking for…
Carolyn BurgeJune 12, 2014
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Simply Strategic Volunteers

If you lead a team of volunteers, Simply Strategic Volunteers is a must read book…
Carolyn BurgeJune 11, 2014
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The Fabulous Reinvention of Sunday School

The Fabulous Reinvention of Sunday School is on my top 10 for favorite Kids Ministry…
Carolyn BurgeJune 10, 2014
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Customer Service – Lessons from Be Our Guest

In North America, Customer Service is what determines if a business is excellent or not. …
Carolyn BurgeJune 9, 2014
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Giant Flannel Board

How many times have you heard that a Flannel board is outdated & OLD! On…
Carolyn BurgeJune 7, 2014
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Magnetic Wall

I am always on the lookout for Activity Centers or Creative Methods to use to…
Carolyn BurgeJune 6, 2014
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Giant Labyrinth Game

The The Museum in Kitchener, Ontario, is a great place for kids to explore and…
Carolyn BurgeJune 5, 2014
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Church Tour – Student Center at Northview, Indiana

The Student Center at Northview Church in Carmel, Indiana was amazing! They had a separate…
Carolyn BurgeJune 4, 2014
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Church Tour – Northview Kids area, Indiana

A few years ago I went to visit Northview Church in Carmel, Indiana.  Each room…
Carolyn BurgeJune 3, 2014
Church ToursThat's a cool idea!

Elementary Room Signs @ Willow Creek

On the walls before you enter one of the Elementary Classes at Willow Creek Church…
Carolyn BurgeJune 2, 2014
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The Key to Recruiting Volunteers

Recruiting volunteers isn't easy.  It never goes away and you are never done.  I used…
Carolyn BurgeJune 1, 2014
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Strategic Planning for Kids Ministry

One of my favorite sayings is, "If you aim at nothing, you will hit it…
Carolyn BurgeMay 31, 2014
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Great decisions can be made using 3 colors

I am part of a team of Kids Ministry People from around the world brought…
Carolyn BurgeMay 29, 2014
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3 things to help reduce volunteer turnover

If you want to keep the volunteers that you have, here are some things that…
Carolyn BurgeMay 28, 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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