June 12, 2024

Top Tips for VBS Follow-Up

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is done! So, what’s next? VBS is one of the most significant outreach events of the year. You’re exhilarated, exhausted, and contemplating the next big thing. Remember, the follow-up is as important as all the work you’ve already done. By following up, ...

June 4, 2024

Understanding Emotional Intelligence

Outstanding leadership includes several competencies, with Emotional Intelligence (EI) near the top. Several studies underscore the importance of having EI as a leader and its power to transform teams and sometimes entire cultures. If you are a leader or working to become one, the first ...

May 21, 2024

Prevention Strategies to Avoid Burnout

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and research indicates that 44% of US workers feel burned out. According to data from SHRM, workers who are burned out are three times more likely to actively search for another job and significantly less likely to exceed baseline ...

April 30, 2024

Six Ways to Prioritize VBS Safety

This is the time of year when ministry teams begin ramping up for vacation bible school or VBS. VBS is a unique event that brings together a lot of new kids in a short time who probably don’t attend your weekly program. This can be ...

April 17, 2024

Eight Ways to Participate in Abuse Prevention Month

Child neglect and maltreatment are serious issues that require immediate action, and while they will never be eliminated, prevention is crucial for protecting the most vulnerable. That’s why, when working with families, we must prioritize prevention and identify, respond to, and report instances of abuse. April ...

April 2, 2024

Six Easter Follow-Up Strategies

Don’t let all the effort and energy you put into Easter go to waste. Keep the momentum and conversation going with visiting families by executing an effective follow-up plan encouraging them to return. To help reconnect, run your First-Time Visitor Report. This will help you execute quickly ...

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March 12, 2024

KidCheck Easter Resources – Part 2

Welcome to the second post in our two-part series on Easter Resources. Part 1 covered how to utilize several KidCheck features to maximize your Easter efforts and free you up to focus on what matters—connecting with families. Easter is the ideal time to introduce visiting families ...

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March 6, 2024

KidCheck Easter Tools and Features – Part 1

Easter is on its way, and we’d like to help! Here’s the first of two posts on utilizing KidCheck to maximize your Easter efforts. We’ll cover essential KidCheck tools and features that help you efficiently manage the day, reduce your workload, and easily connect with ...

February 28, 2024

Preparing Volunteers for Easter Service

Easter is right around the corner and is one of the biggest celebrations and most widely attended services of the year. As you gear up, you’ll want to ensure your volunteers are prepared to participate in this memorable celebration. As you fine-tune the details, don’t ...

February 13, 2024

The Power of a Drop-Off Policy and Check-in Benefits

Everyone is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of the children that attend your program. A drop-off policy is a critical element of a protected ministry. The drop-off policy outlines how your organization intends to accept children and defines what information must be collected ...