A step-by-step guide to building a strong children's ministry that is a vital part of the church. People know they are called to children's ministry when they get goose bumps and butterflies from something a kid says or an idea that they know will communicate the gospel to children. Building Children's Ministry provides the practical information to transform those feelings and that calling into a successful children's ministry that is integrated into the life of the congregation. The book is divided into topical chapters, including:

Getting the support of the pastor and the congregation

Statements of purpose Budgets and fundraising

Recruiting and keeping volunteers

Safety and security Discipline and appropriate policies

Choosing and evaluating curriculum

Publicity

Building Children's Ministry is a practical guide through the challenging (but exciting) steps between recognizing the need for children's ministry and creating a program that ministers to children and their families.