I like to network with KidMins… Why?
Well, I’m glad you asked.
Relationships Are Thicker Than Puppets
You may run out of money, forget about the lesson ideas you once had, damage equipment or download a virus… But the relationships will still be there. Because of those relationships, you will be encouraged. You will rub shoulders with veterans and the young, “hungry” kidmins alike. You will invest into their ministries, in turn, expanding your influence as well.
We Each Got Stuff The Other One Wants
Sometimes when I need a resource I don’t own, can’t afford or that’s not available anymore, I have a resource library spread all over my town. It’s called “Other Church’s Supply Closets”. So many times I can make a few calls or send an e-mail about that curriculum that’s no longer published or a prop I don’t want to drop $300 to use for one weekend… and more often than not, someone has what I need, sitting in their supply closet at church. (Just be careful that you are not making illegal copies or breaking the law if the original buyer has the right to use the resource in only his or her own church only).
Everything I’ve Ever Needed To Know, I Learned From Other Kidmins
I don’t have all of the answers, and neither do you. But If I can surround myself with people who know stuff that I don’t, I will gain the knowledge of those who have “been there” and “done that”. Even if that Kidmin is younger than me or has been in ministry a shorter time, their environments and experiences will be vastly different than mine… and there are answers in that somewhere.
Kidmin is the BEST Place to BE in the Church of course! It\’s ptnrneairg with parents in the raising of the next generation of God\’s people who are sold out to following Jesus and telling others about Him! It\’s hangin out with amazing, passionate, talented people who serve God with their gifts and love their calling. It\’s the most humbling privelege and opportunity to be a part of God\’s plan! There is nothing that has greater value or more impact! And it\’s WAY COOL!!!
What about you? What tips do you have for more effective networking? Please make sure to pass them on in the comment section below, and keep looking for opportunities to connect with other great children’s ministry leaders!
This week I had the daunting task of teaching the whole metanarrative story of the Bible in under 25 minutes to our #kidmin students. Our theme for the weekend was restoration and we centered ourselves scripturally in Revelation 22:1-6.