Children's Ministry: Values-Driven Operations for Children's Ministry

The vision and values of your church already shape your children's ministry. Your curriculum, for example, was likely selected based upon the messages you believe are important. Likewise, the operations area of your children's ministry--its facilities, budget, policies, and so forth--should be a reflection of what's truly important to you. Operations that are value-driven (instead of convenience- or cost-driven) help align every area of your children's ministry with your purposes and vision. This tool is adapted from "Operations from Small to Large," a PromiseLand Conference workshop by M.G. Moxley and Ralph Roller. PromiseLand is a ministry of the Willow Creek Association. Table of Contents: The Correlation Between Values and Operations Even the smallest decisions are affected by a ministry?s values. M.G. Moxley; Ralph Roller The Safety Value The value of protecting children can never be lightly regarded. M.G. Moxley; Ralph Roller The Shepherding Value The operations staff plays a vital role through data tracking. M.G. Moxley; Ralph Roller The Child-Friendly Value Your operations will minister big when you think small. M.G. Moxley; Ralph Roller