Strategy, Planning, and Organization

Taking time for strategic planning can be one of the most important things you do in ministry. It’s an act of surrender—giving space for Jesus to guide our agenda and stewarding the gifts within our church community.

Assessment Planning

At some point, you'll need to assess your children’s ministry—setting goals, planning events, or managing budgets. These resources, from SWOT assessments to ministry philosophy, will help you align your strategy with God’s direction and build a thriving, Christ-centered ministry.

Strategy and Planning
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SWOT Assessment & Strategy

Tools for evaluating and planning a ministry strategy through SWOT analysis and prayer-driven insights.

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Appreciative Inquiry

Interview framework to explore strengths, dreams, and vision for children's ministry growth.

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Ministry Goals

Sample Goals for kids' ministry in areas like weekend programs, discipleship, and volunteer engagement.

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Philosophy of Ministry

Guiding principles for kids' ministry, emphasizing discipleship, family engagement, and community.

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Kids’ Ministry Budget

Sample structured budget template for planning and managing children's ministry expenses.

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Planning Calendar

A calendar template to organize and schedule key events for children's ministry.

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Safety and Abuse prevention

Creating a safe and secure environment is a core responsibility of church leadership. This section provides key resources to help churches develop and maintain strong safety and risk management policies, ensuring child protection, volunteer screening, emergency preparedness, and abuse prevention. By following these guidelines, churches can uphold their commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals while maintaining credibility in ministry.

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Abuse Prevention Overview

Provides guidelines for abuse prevention, covering screening requirements, case studies, and risk management strategies.

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Safety & Risk Management Outline

A framework for churches to implement safety policies, including child protection and emergency preparedness.

For a template, contact your District office.
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