Every so often I will lurk outside Kidology.org. I like the Kidologist himself, Karl Bastian for all the fun he is made of and also kids ministry we can learn from him.
Well, today I was lurking (If you don’t want to be a lurker, being a member maybe worth it) and saw the poll on the front page which ask “How often do you serve in children’s ministry?” I selected my answer, submitted it and boy was I shocked by the outcome…
Why! so many people serves most weeks! 70% of the 1,500 who responded so far serves most weeks!!
Shocked because I was expecting more ‘once a month’ or ‘once every fortnight’ type of deal.
The result made me both happy and sad!
1) Happy that we aren’t the only ones with the commitment of serving most weeks.
2) Sad that the outcome may be because kids ministries are lacking vision, leadership and resource that those in it have no choice but serve most weeks.
What do you think? How often do you serve and why?
Wow! That’s a startling findings – to serve most weeks. I went for the Hope Kids Tour a few weeks back and I was quite impressive with some of the happenings in Hope Kids until I asked about the commitment to be a volunteer. I was a bit taken aback when I was told. Thinking…if I am to serve I will miss God’s Words. I still need to catch up with my cg and my family there after. Something gotta change!
Just some of my thoughts!
Hey! Thanks for the kind words! I like you too! I agree, it’s a surprise stat that so few get a week off, but on the other hand, I’ve been guilty of it myself, to be perfectly honest. (Like Moses, I had to learn to delegate.) A healthier ministry and spiritual life comes from learning to take time to Rest.
Great blog. Time to stop being a ‘lurker’ on Kidology. (.ORG by the way, not .com) If you e-mail support@kidology.org, just tell them I said you can have a free Premium Membership ‘on the house’ – I’d love for you to experience all that’s inside, on me!
God bless you, brother!
Karl.
Wow Karl, you rock! See you inside Kidology! I’m finally in!