I said I d volunteer in the children s ministry now what do I do? Have no fear! This valuable, easy-to-use resource will give you a solid foundation as you begin working in ministry. From basic ideas for getting started to practical tips on classroom-management techniques to help in understanding different age levels, everything you ll need is outlined in these pages. You ll also find: help for the first meeting with your class or group; ideas for working with children with special needs; guidelines for the role of a volunteer in the child s spiritual development; information for understanding the current tech-savvy generation; tips for self-evaluation; and instruction on keeping kids safe at church. With this lifesaving book, you ll finish the year as passionate and enthusiastic about your role in children s ministry as when you began.
DR. IVY BECKWITH has taught children and trained children's ministry volunteers for more than 26 years. She also worked in the Christian publishing industry as a church consultant on volunteer ministries, children's volunteer training programs and curriculum development. Dr. Beckwith is the author of Quick Relief for Children's Ministry Leaders and Postmodern Children's Ministry, and has a Masters of Religious Education degree and a Ph.D. in Education.