How to Crush KID MIN(istry)

Be Prepared + Know Your Stuff

Hey Team,

This October with Hyfi Kids we will be sharing the Simple Truth, “I Am Forgiven.”

Our Theme FOR SPROUTS is
Switch It Up,
& for SEEDLINGS it's
“1-2-3! God Forgives Me!”

we will teach kids that God switches things up when He offers us forgiveness.

Check out our Month at a Glance to see everything that we will cover this month. And don’t forget about this month’s For You section—practical training for your head and heart as you help our kids find their sense of belonging and identity in Christ.

OCTOBER RESOURCES:

WEEK ONE:

Blog: When Kids Don’t Think They’re Sinners
Training Video: Walking Kids Through Forgiveness with Others
Podcast: Check out the Hyfi Preschool and Kids Weekly Training Podcast. New episodes drop every Tuesday!

August SUNDAY Volunteer Goals

AUGUST GOALS

Also - We have some goals we'll be working on as team this month. These goals are all things that will serve to help us better minister to the kids in our care and foster more collaboration between our team members.  

  • Please wear your Restore shirts when serving in kids ministry. This will help easily identify you as the teacher/helper that day. This includes junior helpers. 

  • Please remember to properly "close" the room when kids leave. Wipe surfaces, put away all toys, throw out trash, etc. 

  • IMPORTANT:: We'll meet in the mother baby room after the kids leave to have a quick debrief about how the day went

Why are we here....Relationships

Relationships…

Discipleship happens best in relationships. Or as we like to say at Restore discipleship happens best in community.

Discipling Family Disciplers 

For kids that come every week to our ministries, we get between one and three hours to disciple them. For kids that aren’t consistent, it’s even less. The primary spiritual influencer in any child’s life will be the caring adult they live with. This means, to be the most effective ministry leaders we can be, we need to prioritize discipling families as much as we prioritize discipling kids. 

This begins with helping parents, grandparents, and other caring adults feel supported, encouraged, and equipped to be this influence in their kids’ lives. That means helping them feel like your ministry is a place where they belong. 

First Impressions 

While your tendency may be to make sure that kids feel welcomed and known as soon as they walk through your doors, it is important to make sure that their whole family feels that way. That means being intentional about connecting with the person dropping them off. Check in with them. Chat with them. Show them that you care about them—not just their kids in your ministry. 

Relationship Building 

One of the best ways for families to feel like they belong is not just being connected to you and the church but to one another. This happens with an intentional focus on outreach, togetherness, and fun! We will host Family Events on a regular basis. These events are more than just things to do—they are strategic relationship builders. As families connect with one another at church, they will more and more see that we are God’s family on mission together to help the next generation know and grow in Him. 

Showing Up 

Face to face connections, consistent communication, and relationship building will help your families know that you care and that your church is a place they belong. As you get to know them, show up for them. Let’s support your families by showing up outside of your church walls and events. Be a network of care when they are in need. Be their biggest cheerleader and a shoulder to cry on. By showing up, you will help both kids and their families know they are seen, known, and loved.