Promiseland is Willow Creek€s highly successful children€s ministry. Using examples from Promiseland and churches of all sizes around the country, this book provides step by step guidance and creative application exercises to help churches develop a thriving children€s ministry€"one that strives to be the best hour of every kid€s week. Included are Scripture-based principles and practical resources for church staff members and volunteers who agree with the critical role children€s ministry plays in a local church. Making Your Children€s Ministry the Best Hour of Every Kid€s Week, based on twenty-eight years of experience at Willow Creek, explains four ministry foundations: Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategy. Content includes: Detailed answers to questions facing every children€s ministry: € What does Jesus expect from children€s ministry? € How can we evangelize lost kids and disciple saved kids at the same time, and should we? € How do we engage kids so they don€t become bored? € How do we get better at recruiting and leading volunteers? € How can our ministry be a safe place for children? € Six specific ministry values that address the needs of today€s children € Practical first steps for ministries that want to get serious about change € Clear indicators of success in children€s ministry
