10 Things I’ve Learned Since Becoming a Children’s Director – Number 6
Someone to Share!
Children’s Ministry is unique. It has it’s own set of challenges that many people don’t understand, even people in ministry. I was fortunate to have a senior pastor who not only lead Children’s Ministry at one point in his career but also had a wife, who happened to be a close friend of mine, who had lead it before me. Both of them have been incredibly supportive and helpful.
One of the best decisions I have made during this first year is connecting with the children’s director at LifePoint Church, Tiffany. We had talked several times and I had actually had the opportunity to watch her in action one Sunday at LifePoint before I came on staff.
A couple of months ago we finally decided to take time to meet for coffee and it was the most refreshing conversation I had in a long time. We quickly agreed this needed to be a regular thing. And I have to tell you, it’s one of my favorite days of the month now!
Everyone needs someone that can understand and share in their struggles and successes. The greatest part of this relationship is that we are not in a competition with each other, we are on a journey together. This isn’t about our individual churches being successful, it’s about how we can more effectively reach the children of our city. I thank God for the amazing friend He has blessed me with.
