[This is part 2 of a series highlighting each goal of our NEXTgeneration Kids Ministry Leadership team for 2011-2012. See part 1 and part 3.]
Around here, we describe "serving with greater excellence" using the words "bringing your A-game".
Excellence is what sets the Hilton apart from the Motel6. It’s easy to slip into the hum-drum pattern of bringing your “C-” game, and pray that the Holy Spirit makes up for the difference. But if you really want to see God work through you in ministry, be sure you’re bringing your “A” game! The Holy Spirit always brings His best, so when you bring your “A” game, and the Holy Spirit brings His best - look out! It’s going to be incredible!!
We do this in a few different ways
1. Be Prepared: Start preparing early. Whether it’s praying for the kids you’ll meet and the families you’ll greet, or planning the lesson you’ll teach, don’t wait until Friday. Start on Monday!
2. Arrive on time: Be in your classroom - with your coffee - 30 minutes before service begins. (Hint: Did you know you can leave your order at the cafe, and they’ll deliver your coffee to you!? Just tell them what room you’re in!)
3. Pray with your teammate: This is a great opportunity to build relationships with your team, and also to have a quiet moment before things get hairy.
4. Sick? Realize that you’re not available? Find someone to trade with by emailing or calling your teammates. This is a great way to serve your team leaders, who work hard to coordinate and schedule!
5. Provide feedback - Right/Wrong/Missing/Confusing: We send a weekly email on Sunday nights to the whole team, asking for feedback (from the parent's, the leader's or the child's perspective). You can help us evaluate what was “right”, what was “wrong”, what was “missing”, what was “confusing”. Whether you served that day, or simply experienced our Kids Ministry as a parent, your feedback is incredibly valuable.
