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3 Elements of a Successful Children's Ministry

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I've been asked recently what I would consider a successful children's ministry, especially when it comes to parents. There are a lot things to do in kids ministry.  Sunday morning programing, Wednesday night, VBS, Egg Hunts, fall outreaches, small groups and so much more. It's easy to get overwhelmed with what you need to do next and what needs to be the top priority. These three things are not an exhaustive list, but if you can do these 3 things repeatedly over time, you will have a successful ministry regardless of what programs your running. Safety. In today's world safety has to be your top priority.  I'm one of the ones that thinks the best in people and truly believes that nothing is really going to happen.  That may be naivete, but I do know that not everyone thinks this way, especially moms.  They're first question, especially if their leaving their children with you is "Are they going to be safe?"  They want to know that everyon