Twice I’ve asked readers to share what struggles they experience in their ministries. (read it here and here) The point behind all this is a book I’m putting together. This poll is the next step in my research. I want to narrow down the topics list and focus on the most common struggles. If you would like to elaborate, please use the comment section below the poll.
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PS: Several readers have found encouragement in reading your comments on previous posts. So, keep sharing so others won’t think they are alone in the difficulties they face.
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We are a startup church that is meeting in a movie theatre. We have about 150 steady members, but the space limits what we can do with the kids and how we minister to the kids.
We have preschool thru age 5 in one class, and 1st thru 5th grade in another room. This wide disparity really hampers what we can accomplish topic wise.
But God has blessed us with a great group of kids that enjoy classes very much.
Keep the responses coming. I’m working with our team of writers and this feedback is a big help.
Thanks for the great website. I am a woman in children’s ministry. I keep on only because I cant give up on our kids. I have been told I have to conduct our childrens church in a manner that does not give the “impression” that I am in any way “preaching the gospel”. I do respect our doctrine about not ordaining women to preach and do not want to imply I would like to be “preaching”, but If I cant talk to the kids about “salvation”,,, what am I to do with a childrens worship time,,, ?
This sounds like a very difficult situation. I pray that God will give you courage to do the right thing. I am really surprised that any church leader would take that interpretation of gender roles forbidding women from telling others about Jesus.
Thank you for the prayers. I continue on!! I really feel God has me here for a purpose. I love these kids and want them to know the saving grace of our God! I will get the message through,, no matter what “route” is necessary…
We are in children’s ministry because of our passion and committment, and it is to be expected that our volunteers may not share our dedication. The challenge is inspiring them to an excitement and a purpose. As results and positive outcomes appear, they will feel satisfaction giving them an impetous to keep investing in our children. One of our problems with discipline is the children of our teachers take liberty and push the envelope whether for attention or status. We now have enough teachers to split our age groups to 3-5 and 6-11, which helps in planning specific lessons and activities. I appreciate your work, ministry and resources. Gail O.
Thank you for you resourceful, networking website. It has truly been a blessing to our ministry.