Help! I'm A Children's Pastor

Ten things I learned from 10 years of ministry at Sheffield.

How do we deal, as children's ministers, with a lack of pastoral support?

This month we're talking about dealing with confronting children, parents and volunteers in potentially confrontational situations.

This month we focus on the reasons Children's Ministers struggle in ministry and ways to avoid burnout. Plus, a very special interview with Fel Bagunu. Broght to you by DrawYouAPicture.com and High Voltage Kids Resources.

Think of this show like "Policies and Procedures For Dummies". We cover the reasons we need policy and the basics of beginning to develop your own. Resources: http://locator.thevision2020.com - Free Sex Offender Search http://freecountdowns.net - Free video countdowns (just don't buy their products) http://drawyouapicture.com - Low cost logos.

In this, the last of the mini-series on proper discipline in children's ministry, we look at different kinds of relationships we try to form with our kids.

This week we focus on several key concepts regarding proper discipline in children's ministry.

This week we're covering the rewards of great behavior in children's ministry.

This week it's all about the consequences for disobeying the rules. Be sure to check back each week for more.

This week it's all about enforcing our rules... and making rules that are enforceable. Be sure to check back each week for more.

The third installment of our new weekly mini-casts on discipline in children’s ministry focuses on the concept of "Minimum Requirements" and Rule Making. Be sure to check back each week for more.

This second installment of our new weekly mini-casts on discipline in children's ministry. This week focuses on the reasons we don't discipline.

This month James and Dave talk through they way they do an average elementary Sunday children's church service. We share important tips on segments, points, curriculum and more.

This first installment of our new weekly mini-casts focuses on redefining discipline with a God-centered viewpoint. Be sure to check back each week for more.

This month I interview my wife Jennifer about the transition into ministry, church expectiations and ways we pastors can protect our spouses as they support us. Resources mentioned in the show: Random Student Selector The Brick Testament Get more of James and Jenn on their weekly podcast, Geek Loves Nerd!