Tag Archives: kids ministry

Cultural Leadership

25 Feb

As I’ve walked through the past two weeks getting acclimated to my new role at Faith Promise Church, it’s been a great reminder as a leader to understand the rhythms of culture.

Every church has its own culture.  And culture dictates a lot of decisions.

Coming from an organization like LifeChurch.tv, I’m accustomed to a culture heavily reliant on video as a method of teaching.  Much of what I know about structuring & equipping volunteers is centered around utilizing video elements as tools to teach and connect with kids.

Entering an organization like Faith Promise, I’m learning a culture more influenced by performing arts.  Faith Promise has a vast base of talented staff & volunteers that create powerful live drama elements for their worship experiences.  This is as true in kids ministry as it is in adults.

So, as a leader, it’s my role to adjust what I know about kidmin systems, volunteer recruiting & leadership development to fit the culture in which I’m leading.

The venue is different, but the principles are the same.

The Beauty of Ministry

18 Feb

Moments like this.  One of my LifeKIDS gave me this poem at a going away party before leaving Oklahoma.

Made me smile.

I’m sorry you are leaving,

I wish that you could stay.

I’m sorry you are leaving

I wish that we could play.

I’m sad that you are leaving,

I wish you could stay home.

I’m sorry that you’re leaving,

please call me on the phone.

Before she left she stopped and asked me,

If you see Mylie Cyrus in Tennessee, will you call me?

I promised her I would.  :)


Great Question! Who has an answer?

28 Jan

Last week during…

we discussed the 5 essentials to the Orange Philosophy.  My friend, Cathy Heitzenrater, asks a great question.

Hey Gina – How are some ways we can implement more orange strategy in churches with an Uber Simple Church structure?

This is an excellent question.  One to which many of you could contribute some excellent ideas.

So, who’s game?

How would you respond to Cathy?

Leave a comment and let’s offer up some great ideas together.

BTW… I met Cathy at the Orange Conference last year.  She’s fun.  If you want to talk to her out on Twitter, click here or friend her on Facebook, click here.  If you want to meet her in person… you have to come to the Orange Conference 2010.  You can click here to sign up.  She’ll be there.  She’ll make you smile.  :)
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