Kids Summer
Leadership Academy
Our Mission
The Kids Ministry team exists to lead children to fall madly and passionately in love with God, His Word, and to love others as He does.
Program Overview
As a member of the Leadership Academy, you aren't just a volunteer; you are a key builder of our church’s future. Over the next 10 weeks, you will go behind the scenes to master the "inner workings" of Kids Ministry.
Your Commitment:
- Mission Alignment: Actively work to fulfill the church and ministry mission statements.
- Operational Excellence: Execute assigned tasks with precision and a heart of service.
- Leadership Development: Maintain the highest personal standards of integrity and initiative.
Required Reading & Resources
To be completed during the 10-week term.
Core Texts (Required):
- Gospel-Centered Children’s Ministry – Brian Dembowczyk
- Kids Ministry that Nourishes – Jana Magruder
Leadership Library (Supplemental):
Highly recommended for those looking to dive deeper into relational and organizational leadership.
- Lead Small – Reggie Joiner
- How to Lead When You Are Not in Charge – Clay Scroggins
- Making Your Children’s Ministry the Best Hour of a Kid’s Week – David Staal
- The Volunteer Revolution – Bill Hybels
Academy Schedule & Milestones
01
Culture & Vision
Training & Learning Culture / Begin Book #1
02
Event Execution
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
03
Logistics & Planning
Prep for Summer Camp
04
Off-Site Leadership
Camp Siloam
05
Stewardship
Post-Camp Cleanup & Org / Book #1 Overview Due
06
Relational Ministry
Personal Connection Strategy / Begin Book #2
07
Mission Outreach
5.0 Mission Trip
08
Strategic Preparation
Clean up & OS (Off-Site/Other Site) Prep
09
Community Impact
VBS at OS
10
Reflect & Project
Final Reviews / Book #2 Overview Due
Expectations for Success
- Be Present: Show up early, ready to engage.
- Be Teachable: Ask "why" we do what we do.
- Be Proactive: Look for the "gap" and fill it before being asked.
