Nathan McLean's Personal Blog
One of the biggest challenges to the success of a small group study within Children’s Ministry is the behavior of the group, particularly with boys.
Most new leaders when they first start leading a small group want all the children to like them and thus struggle to set clear boundaries for the group. Leaders don’t [...]
Oh my goodness gracious me!!! (I sound like a grandma, I know!) I just came out of the most amazing staff meeting ever and I just have to share what was said by Garry Clarke and how it applies to Children’s Ministry. If you are at all involved in leadership you NEED to read [...]
Proactive – When you see a new child come into the room be proactive with the situation and try to meet them before they get unsettled. If you can beat them to the mark and get mum or dad out of the room before they even notice then you have won the battle early. [...]
This coming week we have our Voltage Summer Camp for children in year 5 and 6 at school. Camp is seriously one of the most amazing times in the life of our children’s ministry and to be honest is my favourite event of the year! There is something about taking a heap of leaders and [...]
