#015: Leaders' Lemonade with Abby Burchfield [Kids Ministry]

Loud Leadership

Abby Burchfield (my sister) has proven her passion for children and their families with both personal enthusiasm and a professional education. She’s always ready to explain what children really need, and how to develop them holistically by faith. In this episode of Loud Leadership, Abby spoke to a group of children’s leaders and volunteers at Discovery Camp. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience and I know that it will help you today.

LEADERS’ LEMONADE

Innovative Ideas For When Ministry Gives You Lemons@abbyburchfield

When ministry gives you lemons remember…“You build a children’s ministry by loving one child at a time.”- Pastor Tommy Burchfield

“Jesus trusts us with His sons and daughters. That is the biggest honor and largest responsibility”- Pastor Rachel Burchfield

Behind every child is a family. You are not just in children’s ministry, but in family ministry.You can only give what you have. Stay full privately and you’ll flow publicly.There is no such thing as a “Jr. Jesus.”

Abby’s sugar stash to help sweeten things up…-Children’s Ministry .com [Website Reference]-The Action Bible [Comic Bible]-Talk Starters by Group [iTunes App]-Google Voice [Email, direct cell]-“Too Small to Ignore” by Dr. Wess Stafford. [Book]-Science Experiments: Steve Spangler [Object Lessons]-Oops paint section [Home Depot// Lowes]

Innovative Ideas for that moment when…“There’s a kid in front of me, what do I do?!”-Connect before communicating [Connect with eyes; Connect with topic]-Add rhythms to reinforce [Rules, Instructions, Verses]-Invisible Bubbles [Ageless trick of the trade]-High Fives and Hugs [Even if they don’t like it, they need it]-Explain what they can do, not just what they can’t. [Choices build confidence]