It is so simple, yet it can be so very difficult. The secret to successful ministry can be summed up in one word… communication. If your volunteers don’t know that you appreciate them, why should they stay? How do we convey that appreciation? By communicating it. How do the children know we care? When we … [Read more…]
When I send out questions to the Awana Missionaries to answer when I spotlight them, one of the last questions I ask is if they can suggest another missionary, or a ministry member to spotlight. There was one missionary who suggested a ministry member to spotlight. T.J. Sipes said the following about this person, “She … [Read more…]
When most of us hear this phrase, we probably think of a commercial for a wireless phone company talking about how well you can communicate via their network. So how is your network in your ministry. If you are a commander, then do you hear those serving under you, or are they walking around saying, … [Read more…]
The end of the Awana year is fast approaching and this is the time of year that Commanders and Directors get nervous wondering if their volunteer staff will return the following fall, or will they disappear over the summer? Unfortunately, if you’re a commander or director and you are thinking about this now, it may … [Read more…]
It’s a common question, how can I show appreciation to those who give of their time in ministry to children? For me, the best gift I have received is a heart felt, hand written note or card from a child or their parent sharing how their life has been impacted. I cherish those notes, cards … [Read more…]