Qualities of Great Volunteers in Kids Ministry

So Sarah walks in Sunday morning and kids basically tackle her. Like actual squealing and running. Tom's been helping just as long and kids barely look up from their coloring.

What's that about?

I started watching these two because it was driving me nuts. Same training. Same time commitment supposedly. But Sarah's like kid whisperer and Tom's just... there.

Figured out it's not about being naturally good with kids or having some magic personality. It's simpler than that and also way harder.

We're talking about why kids will follow some adults anywhere and barely acknowledge others exist. How showing up isn't the same as being present. What happens when you remember Emma's goldfish versus treating all kids like interchangeable small humans.

Plus why settling for volunteers who just fill spots is killing your ministry. And how to tell if you're the problem volunteer everyone's too nice to mention.

Might hurt your feelings. Probably should.

For anyone who's ever wondered why some people are kid magnets, leaders who suspect they're accepting mediocrity, and volunteers brave enough to ask if they're actually helping or just showing up.
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