While the school year is wrapping up soon, it’s not too early to think ahead and take a few simple steps now to ensure that your club ministry continues strong with a successful kick-off next fall. Here are a few things you can do now: #1 Team leaders should check with the principal about plans…Continue reading 3 Things You Can Do NOW For a Successful Start Next Fall
3 Easy Ways to Connect with Families This Christmas
1. Throw a Christmas party for families at the school during or after club. Hosting an event during club often means parents are readily willing to join, because they are already comfortable and familiar with the school and with your club program. Invite members of your church to come and help with the event, and…Continue reading 3 Easy Ways to Connect with Families This Christmas
Welcome Letter to School
Here is a template for team leaders to use to introduce themselves and the Crossroads program to the school. Click on below and download the file to customize. Welcome Letter to School
Outreach Spotlight: School Partnership Recognition
Service is one of our five core values at Crossroads; this value is often expressed through the creative ways that our church teams support their local school outside of the Kids Club program itself. Calvary Community Church in Schaumburg had reached out in many ways over the years to serve the school where they host…Continue reading Outreach Spotlight: School Partnership Recognition …Continue reading Outreach Spotlight: School Partnership Recognition
Outreach Spotlight: Family Christmas Store
In our Outreach Spotlight series, we are highlighting some of the ways that Crossroads teams have creatively reached out to the families of the kids they are serving. Our hope is to share ideas and inspire others to think of ways to serve their broader communities of families and schools. This article features Calvary Baptist…Continue reading Outreach Spotlight: Family Christmas Store …Continue reading Outreach Spotlight: Family Christmas Store
Ways to Serve the School Community
Looking for ways to enhance your Kids Club outreach to the school? Here are a few tips and ideas to get started. Step 1: Identify the school’s needs. Start by asking! The principal, teachers or PTO would be a great place to start. Step 2: Pray for discernment. Ask for God’s direction in how to…Continue reading Ways to Serve the School Community …Continue reading Ways to Serve the School Community
Birthday Donuts Printable
How do you celebrate birthdays for kids in your Kids Club? One leader started a tradition in her club of bringing donuts to the children on their birthday at school during their lunch hour. She’d give them two donuts – one for them and one for them to share with a friend. Imagine how special…Continue reading Birthday Donuts Printable …Continue reading Birthday Donuts Printable
Strengthen Family Connections (Coaching Sheet)
**TEAM LEADER USE ONLY. Coaching sheets are a tool for team leaders to train their team members. Click here for instructions on “How to Use Coaching Sheets.” Strengthen Family Connections Strengthen Family Connections (Leader’s Notes)…Continue reading Strengthen Family Connections (Coaching Sheet)
5 Ideas to Grow Your Club
So You Want to Grow Your Club? Here’s 5 Ideas to Try Before you start . . . Check your capacity. Do you have the team members to handle more students? You should have about 7 kids attending on average for each Small Group Leader (your groups may enroll 8-9). Examine your structures. Does your…Continue reading 5 Ideas to Grow Your Club …Continue reading 5 Ideas to Grow Your Club
Finishing Well: Thank Everyone!
Finishing Well: Thank Everyone! I’m sure that you started the year off with great intentions, a solid plan, and big dreams for your Kids Club ministry. Now it is important that you finish well too! One way to finish well is to thank everyone that has been involved in supporting the Kids Club ministry….Continue reading Finishing Well: Thank Everyone! …Continue reading Finishing Well: Thank Everyone!