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Kid's Ministry

IT'S TIME FOR A COMPLETELY NEW APPROACH TO HIRING KID'S MINISTRY STAFF
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It’s more challenging than ever to hire qualified Kid's Ministry Directors!

Here’s what we’ve noticed over the past several years and after hundreds of Kid's Pastor searches

  1. Kid’s Ministry Drives Church Growth
    Kid’s Ministry is often a primary growth engine for churches, making it a strategic priority for many congregations. As churches focus on reaching young families, the importance of a strong, effective leader in this area cannot be overstated.

  2. Targeting Young Families Increases Pressure
    Many churches aim to connect with young families—a demographic that places high value on vibrant, well-run Kid’s Ministries. This demand adds pressure to find leaders who can build trust with parents and create engaging programs for kids.

  3. Rising Expectations for Leadership Quality
    The need for high-capacity, confident, and well-trained leaders has never been greater. Churches require candidates who can not only manage programs but also innovate, lead teams, and align ministry efforts with the broader vision of the church.

  4. Decline in Trained Ministry Graduates
    Bible colleges and seminaries are seeing a significant drop in students enrolling in Kid’s Ministry programs. This shrinking pipeline of trained leaders means that the available supply is not keeping pace with the growing demand.

  5. Reluctance to Relocate
    Many qualified candidates are less willing to relocate for ministry opportunities. Factors such as spouse employment, family commitments, and housing challenges make it harder for churches to attract candidates from outside their local area.

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WE HAVE A SOLUTION!

Shepherd Staff has created a comprehensive program that can help your church identify and equip a person from your own community to become fully trained and qualified to lead your Kid’s Ministry Program in just 6 months.

ABOUT THIS PROGRAM

Providing Personalized Training

Pairing your selected Trainee with a seasoned Kid’s Ministry Educator who offers hands-on mentorship, leadership development, and practical ministry guidance to help them grow into a confident, capable leader.

Vetting Internal Candidates

Helping you identify individuals within your congregation or community who have the calling, character, and capacity to lead effectively. 

Conducting a Comprehensive Ministry Assessment

Evaluating every aspect of your Kid’s Ministry including curriculum, staffing, systems, programming, and volunteer engagement to highlight strengths and reveal opportunities for growth.

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ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM

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Jennifer KrupA

Kid's Ministry Program Director
Jennifer Krupa has over 20 years in kids and family ministries and is passionate about helping kids ministry leaders grow in their ability to minister to kids, parents and volunteers. She would love to speak with you and identify how we can help your church train up your next kids’ ministry leader. Schedule a call with her here to learn more about this program.
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