401 Burnout in kids ministry (Sandy Galea)

Kids' ministry burns out leaders faster than most church roles, and the trend is spiking. Sandy Galea shares her real-life struggle as a children's ministry director, as well as her observations as someone who oversees many people who work in this area. Why does it happen?The mismatch of expectations and the actual job description of a kids' ministerThe mismatch of the resources needed (especially time) and the actual resources needed to run a ministryThe danger of not seeing kids' ministry as a legitimate ministry and career for those who work in itThe importance of discipling the discipler of kids in your ministrySandy Galea is the direction of Kidswise, a ministry that seeks to support local churches in the discipleship of kids.TOOLBOX:The Surprising Grief in Kids' Ministry (TGC Article)Slower Deeper WiserTOT 190 Burnout Part 1TOT 191 Burnout Part 2TOT 192 Burnout Part 3TOT 193 Burnout Part 4Kidswise Equip (live online training) For: parents, volunteers, kids ministry directorsKidswise Academy (individual or group training options) For: parents, volunteers, kids ministry directors, ministry team leadersKidswise Masterclass (10 classes over 10 months) how to lead a kids ministry that grows in depth and reach without burning out .Kidswise Consult For: individual or staff team - kids ministry directors, staff teams.CREDITS:This episode was brought to you by Kidswise MasterclassThe One Thing is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠.For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.