So the last post was a challenge to Lead or Senior Pastors to appreciate their staff and interact once in a while with the team on an individual. The results, in theory would drum up morale, boost confidence and make leaders feel like a million bucks! So, did it work? As far as I know, a handful of Lead or Senior Pastors read the post. I received positive e-mails from a few and one scathing “who do you think you are” e-mail from one. Whether or not this challenge was carried to fruition is a result I’ll never know about.
But what about you? Yes you! The Children’s Ministry Leader-type person reading this now. Did you read between the lines? Did you pick out the stuff that applies to you in the last post? I’m not just referring to the times I mentioned “Children’s Ministers”. Did you identify yourself as a leader who needs to take these precious opportunities to pass on the love?
If you didn’t, this challenge is for you.
And what if you did read the last post… and the lightbulb went on, and you said to yourself: “I should do this!” Did you, then proceed to do it?
If you didn’t, this challenge is for you.
What would happen if you, the leader, made a point to approach each of your key staff, individually – paid or volunteer – and told them… no – expressed to them how valuable they are? There is something special about being told by the person above you that you do a great job. If you’ve ever been on the receiving-end, it makes all the difference in your week!
What would happen if each of your key leaders received a thank your note or card in the mail? And, it was handwritten by you? It’s a challenge that will be an investment of time and effort – but the pay-off could be huge. And by the way – don’t hand it them when they show up. Ever since we were kids we anticipated something coming in the mail. It’s like a surprise, a breath of fresh air… and not a schedule for the nursery!
What would happen if you found a different way, each month to build-up, edify, encourage and thank those key leaders in your CM? It could be a letter, a note/card, e-mail, phone call, personal interaction in the hallway, out to lunch or coffee, a small gift… figure it out… you’re a #KidMin leader – you’re creative!
What would happen? Well… you tell me.
Done! They are in the mail. Been wanting to do this for a while but haven’t made the time. Thanks for the nudge.
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