In this episode, Todd Lesher gives some practical ways to build guiding principles and culture for family ministry both online or in person. Todd also shares some of the adjustments his church made along the way as they returned to in-person ministry and the ways they have stayed relationally connected with kids and students.
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Learnings going to online ministry:
HUSTLE – kids and students online, but had to figure out connecting interpersonally through a screenKids did online content and some supplemental Zoom groupsStudents did Zoom, Kahoot, Q&A Live on InstagramFamily Ministry Game Nights for the whole familyAdjustments back to on-campus ministry:
Needed to know what volunteers were coming backRSVP systemUpdated cleaning proceduresWeekend Family experience for Preschool ageStarted with First Look lesson in preschool environments, then broadcast the message from the main room for the rest of the serviceSmall changes to policies and proceduresTake ownership of the ones who are coming to service – taking advantage of the opportunity to serve themValues and Decision-making principles (THE HOME PLATE):
Work prayer into your workshould be the first and the last thing we doeasy to be “in the business” of God's work instead of joining Him in His workschedule this time and make it a routine to develop consistencyBe relational with all, but intentional with a fewmodeled after Christ; core group of 12 and His “few”pray for people by name – relationalempower others to be relational because you can't do it all – intentionalintentionally use your platforms proactively to be relationalCelebrate stepscelebrating the decisions people make in their faith journey that are worth celebratingnot only salvation/conversion or baptismreturning kidspeople who have taken action steps that were promptedLook for potential, not perfectiongetting back to basics, but trying new thingsgive some keys to the next generation to lead“I'd rather take a risk on a student or a child than not give them a chance”Help everyone succeedask – how can I become an advocate for each area of ministry within your church?Action Items
Work prayer into your workCome up with relational ways to re-engage with kids/studentsMake your own “code” or cultureGet Exclusive Content from this Week's Episode
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