A step-by-step guide to building a strong children's ministry that is a vital part of the church. People know they are called to children's ministry when they get goose bumps and butterflies from something a kid says or an idea that they know will communicate the gospel to children. Building Children's Ministry provides the practical information to transform those feelings and that calling into a successful children's ministry that is integrated into the life of the congregation. The book is divided into topical chapters, including: Getting the support of the pastor and the congregationStatements of purposeBudgets and fundraisingRecruiting and keeping volunteersSafety and securityDiscipline and appropriate policiesChoosing and evaluating curriculumPublicity

Building Children's Ministry is a practical guide through the challenging (but exciting) steps between recognizing the need for children's ministry and creating a program that ministers to children and their families.

<p><strong>A step-by-step guide to building a strong children's ministry that is a vital part of the church.</strong> People know they are called to children's ministry when they get goose bumps and butterflies from something a kid says or an idea that they know will communicate the gospel to children. <em>Building Children's Ministry</em> provides the practical information to transform those feelings and that calling into a successful children's ministry that is integrated into the life of the congregation. The book is divided into topical chapters, including: </p> <ul><li>Getting the support of the pastor and the congregation</li><li>Statements of purpose</li><li>Budgets and fundraising</li><li>Recruiting and keeping volunteers</li><li>Safety and security</li><li>Discipline and appropriate policies</li><li>Choosing and evaluating curriculum</li><li>Publicity</li></ul> <p><em>Building Children's Ministry</em> is a practical guide through the challenging (but exciting) steps between recognizing the need for children's ministry and creating a program that ministers to children and their families.</p>