Kids' ministry burns out leaders faster than most church roles, and the trend is spiking. Sandy Galea shares her real-life struggle as a children's ministry director, as well as her observations as someone who oversees many people who work in this area. Why does it happen?

• The mismatch of expectations and the actual job description of a kids' minister
• The mismatch of the resources needed (especially time) and the actual resources needed to run a ministry
• The danger of not seeing kids' ministry as a legitimate ministry and career for those who work in it
• The importance of discipling the discipler of kids in your ministry

Sandy Galea is the direction of Kidswise, a ministry that seeks to support local churches in the discipleship of kids.

TOOLBOX:

The Surprising Grief in Kids' Ministry (TGC Article)

Slower Deeper Wiser

TOT 190 Burnout Part 1

TOT 191 Burnout Part 2

TOT 192 Burnout Part 3

TOT 193 Burnout Part 4


Kidswise Equip (live online training) For: parents, volunteers, kids ministry directors

Kidswise Academy (individual or group training options) For: parents, volunteers, kids ministry directors, ministry team leaders

Kidswise Masterclass (10 classes over 10 months) how to lead a kids ministry that grows in depth and reach without burning out .

Kidswise Consult For: individual or staff team - kids ministry directors, staff teams.

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