July 21, 2021

The Power of Feedback

Feedback is an excellent way to build a strong and resilient team, bring people together, and create a healthy flow of communication. It provides a sense of engagement and interactivity, allowing staff and volunteers to take ownership of their contributions. Good feedback is vital for ...

July 7, 2021

Building a People-First Culture

Workers want outstanding leadership. Research states, happier staff and volunteers work harder to achieve overall goals. A people-first culture is not only a terrific approach to leadership but also easily adopted into most organizations. It is an excellent way to build trust, increase worker satisfaction, ...

KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Shares Eight Tips for Networking Today

June 29, 2021

Eight Networking Tips for Today

This last year has significantly impacted child and youth-focused organizations and changed how people behave and interact. On hold are the days when you could intermingle with peers at networking events, industry conferences, tradeshows, or coffee and lunch dates. In today’s world, meeting in person ...

June 22, 2021

Six Ways to Motivate Your Team in Challenging Times

Every person is motivated by different things. For some, it is money, others it’s flexibility or a promotion. Motivation is the process of inspiring people to accomplish individual or team goals, and there is a direct correlation between it and success. While all this sounds ...

June 15, 2021

Eight “Be” Statements for Successful Leadership

Leading well requires leaders to sharpen new skills and abilities. Over the past year, many have dealt with situations for which they had no previous experience. As organizations continue to reopen, leaders must become more comfortable with increased strategic thinking, consistent execution, faster decision making, ...

June 8, 2021

Ten Tips for Social Media Guidelines

Social media guidelines are often used interchangeably with a social media policy. Both refer to a set of “practices or rules” which will determine how an organization intends to use, or not to use, social media. For example, they provide direction regarding language, protocol, and ...

June 2, 2021

Should Pastors Be Mandatory Reporters?

This week we are sharing a guest post from ChurchLeaders.com written by Stephanie Martin. Stephanie is a journalist, editor, and Christian publishing professional, business owner, wife, and mom. Stephanie is an active member of a church in Lakewood, Colorado where she resides with her family. In ...

May 26, 2021

Ten Tips for Summer Camp Safety

The benefits and memories of summer camp can last a lifetime. By prioritizing child and youth safety, camps offer peace of mind to families who consistently rank child protection and abuse prevention in today’s top five most important issues. A well-thought-out safety plan ensures families ...

KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Shares Six Tips To Secure Your Vacation Bible School

May 13, 2021

Six Tips To Secure Your Vacation Bible School Video

It’s the time of year when children’s ministry teams begin ramping up for planning, coordinating, and overseeing their largest outreach event of the year – Vacation Bible School (VBS). Whether you’re setting goals, preparing budgets, or creating a promotional plan, one fact remains the same…child safety ...

May 3, 2021

Developing a “Speak Up” Culture

A “Speak Up” culture improves child safety and provides an excellent opportunity to create a safe and welcoming environment. It encourages staff and volunteers to raise concerns about illegal practices or policy violations without fear of getting in trouble or experiencing retaliation. A “Speak Up” culture ...