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  • Events
  • Build Ministry
    • Everyone Onboard
    • Ministry Operations
    • Spaces and Programs
    • Everything Volunteers
    • Family Matters
    • Events and Activities
  • Learn & Train
    • Clear Communication
    • Aggressive Behavior
    • Empathy and Etiquette
    • Faith and Teaching
    • Super Behavior
    • Tough Subjects
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events and activities

Create fun with a purpose.

Create fun with a purpose.

Create fun with a purpose.

Annual events, weekday programs, and ongoing activities offer more than fun times. They can increase awareness of your ministry, develop entry points for new families, recruit volunteers, fulfill your families' needs, and build friendships.

Set goals

Create fun with a purpose.

Create fun with a purpose.

-Limit options by choosing a goal to achieve. 

-Write objectives for each event that keep you on track.

-Write parent and volunteer guides that share the event's purpose and guidelines. 

Consider options.

-Create a unique event designed for your needs and use the resources you have, including space, location, and talents. 

-Add sensory-friendly options to church-wide events.

-Adopt community events by offering space and support. 

-Attend outside events as a group.

Organize well

-Consider waiting pools, participant requirements, and charging fees. 

-Empower volunteers and students to operate ongoing activities.

-Start small, grow at a measured pace, review and adjust often, and end when necessary. 

-Use the checklist below and seek advice from those who have planned similar events. 

Tools

Event Checklist (pdf)Download

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