August 14, 2024

How To Implement a Successful Family Survey

Families’ opinions matter, and as their wants and needs change, it’s important for performance and growth to know. An annual family survey is a great way to gather strategic information, identify changes in expectations, connect with families, learn what is and isn’t working for the ...

July 30, 2024

Ten Ways to Prevent Bullying in Your Organization

Previously, we shared information on how to prevent, address, and help bullied children and youth, but what about adults in leadership roles, volunteering, or on staff? Do they experience bullying? Unfortunately, yes. Per HRAcuity, 52% of employees have experienced or witnessed inappropriate and unethical misconduct towards ...

July 17, 2024

5 Ways to Grow as A Leader This Summer

Summer is a great time to develop leadership skills, which are often overlooked during the busy year. With the break from the everyday demands of the school year, it’s a good time to invest in discovering new ideas, fine-tuning organizational skills, and preparing for the ...

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June 18, 2024

Ten Easy Hacks to Master Productivity

Do you feel like you are riding a multitasking roller coaster and struggling to be present and more efficient in accomplishing daily tasks? If so, you need a plan to hack your productivity. While there’s no shortage of information on being more productive, it’s hard ...

June 12, 2024

Top Tips for VBS Follow-Up

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is done! So, what’s next? VBS is one of the most significant outreach events of the year. You’re exhilarated, exhausted, and contemplating the next big thing. Remember, the follow-up is as important as all the work you’ve already done. By following up, ...

June 4, 2024

Understanding Emotional Intelligence

Outstanding leadership includes several competencies, with Emotional Intelligence (EI) near the top. Several studies underscore the importance of having EI as a leader and its power to transform teams and sometimes entire cultures. If you are a leader or working to become one, the first ...

May 21, 2024

Prevention Strategies to Avoid Burnout

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and research indicates that 44% of US workers feel burned out. According to data from SHRM, workers who are burned out are three times more likely to actively search for another job and significantly less likely to exceed baseline ...

April 30, 2024

Six Ways to Prioritize VBS Safety

This is the time of year when ministry teams begin ramping up for vacation bible school or VBS. VBS is a unique event that brings together a lot of new kids in a short time who probably don’t attend your weekly program. This can be ...

April 17, 2024

Eight Ways to Participate in Abuse Prevention Month

Child neglect and maltreatment are serious issues that require immediate action, and while they will never be eliminated, prevention is crucial for protecting the most vulnerable. That’s why, when working with families, we must prioritize prevention and identify, respond to, and report instances of abuse. April ...

April 2, 2024

Six Easter Follow-Up Strategies

Don’t let all the effort and energy you put into Easter go to waste. Keep the momentum and conversation going with visiting families by executing an effective follow-up plan encouraging them to return. To help reconnect, run your First-Time Visitor Report. This will help you execute quickly ...