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would you help me?  would you be part of a small #kidmin group (8 max) and brainstorm with me?

the duration: 4 weeks

the method: google groups

(what was I thinking!?!  blame it on a temporary lapse in judgment.  it totally makes sense to hold this forum at cmconnect.org.  if you don’t have a membership there… well… you should. )

the goal: share ideas on when AND how we can create pardigm shifts within our families

the why: because we know that parents will go to great lengths for their child.  the question isn’t IF they’re willing to sacrifice time, money and resources for their kids.  the question is WHAT they’re willing to sacrifice time, money and resources on.

as stated in this post, i’m more interested in shifting mom/dad’s paradigm than creating exciting events for their kids.  but creating a paradigm-shifting culture is easier said than done.  let’s talk about it.

#kidmin think tank project will begin Sept 1st.

interested?

intrigued?

the first 8 to comment below creates the team

**We’ve got our team.  Thank you to all for the responses.  Can’t wait to see what God does.  Look for more Think Tank’s in the future**

I get excited just thinking about it.

2009 has been the year of Collaboration for me.  As God continues to cultivate relationships with other #kidmin people like Sam Luce, Matt McKee, Jonathan Cliff, Kenny Conley, Dan Scott (and many others I couldn’t begin to list)… it’s given me a bigger dream for how teams of #kidmin people can work together in unprecedented ways.

In my collaboration with the guys mentioned above aspects of my ministry have changed for the better.  But I know there is more to be done.  Currently we work through projects via online tools such as email, Facebook, TokBox and Google Chat.  These tools are helpful, but simply don’t replace sitting across the table from each other and hashing through the details.

That’s why I’m excited about a new venture I’m starting in October.  PCC Coaching Network launched just last week.  It’s designed to provide 6 months of coaching/mentoring from some of the top leaders in ministry.  They offer coaching for Sr. Pastors, Executive Pastors, Youth, Kids and more.  I’m honored to be associated with #kidmin coaches like Matt McKee, Kendra Fleming, Ken Conley & Aaron Abbott.  This is exciting!

Once a month from October to May, I’ll bring a team of 10 people to the OKC metro area where I’ll share from my experiences at LifeChurch.tv in areas like…

• Volunteer Team Building
• The Art of 360 degree Leadership
• Engaging the Family in the Church
• … and more…

This team of 10 will comprise of Children’s Ministry Pastors & Directors interested in building, refining or revamping their own kids ministry.  We’ll mudsling, deliberate, support and learn new ways of ministering to kids and family.  We’ll harness the different talents and experiences gathered around the table and create sustainable, executable systems that will make our ministries more effective.

Will you be on that team?

Want to know more?  Check out the PCC website, follow on Facebook & Twitter, and keep up with what’s going on.

1.  Ride the wave: In surfing, you don’t create a wave.  You wait for it to come then you ride it as long as you can.  Ministry opportunities come in waves.  You don’t create them.  They naturally happen.

There are natural times when people are looking to plug in…

• August/September when school begins and people are ready for a normal schedule again
• January when people are comtemplating  lifestyle change
• At the peak of a Vision message series

Be the surfer that recognizes when these waves naturally form.  Get prepared to ride the wave as it crests.

2.  Focus on the vision… not the need: Your team will focus on that which you focus.  If you’re focused on the ‘holes’ in your volunteer team then what comes out of your mouth is all about the holes.  Remain focused on the vision and everything you share will come from that angle.

Attract people with the need, you gain someone willing to fill the need… for a time.

Attract people with the vision, you gain someone willing to fight for that vision.

3.  Clear the path: Have a clear path to begin volunteering.  That path should be simple and obvious.

Ask yourself if the average ‘Joe’ knows how they initiate the process to begin serving.  Answer the 4 W’s.

• Who do I talk to?
• Where do I go?
• What do I do?
• When do I do it?

If you don’t have the answers to these questions written down, then you don’t have a clear path in place.