
Ep. 26 | Revitalizing Children’s Ministry | Lisa Rowland
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Is your church struggling to attract and retain families with children? In this comprehensive episode, host Bart Blair interviews Lisa Rowland, a seasoned children's ministry leader and consultant with Life Catalyst Consulting, who shares over 20 years of practical experience helping churches of all sizes build thriving children's programs.
Lisa's unique journey from corporate business management to children's ministry leadership provides valuable insights for church leaders looking to create welcoming, safe, and effective programs that partner with families in discipleship. Whether your church hasn't had children in years or you're preparing for growth, this episode offers actionable strategies you can implement immediately.
Key Topics Include:
- Essential safety protocols and background check requirements for children's ministry
- Creating inviting spaces for families on any budget
- Proven volunteer recruitment strategies that work in small churches
- Curriculum selection guidance for different church sizes and volunteer capacity
- Building sustainable ministry teams vs. relying on solo teachers
- Simple check-in systems that don't require expensive technology
- Effective partnership strategies between church and family discipleship
- Leadership skills needed to oversee vs. teach in children's ministry
Perfect For: Church planters, pastors of aging congregations, volunteer children's ministry leaders, church revitalization teams, and anyone interested in effective family ministry strategies.
About the Guest: Lisa Rowland serves at Bridgeway Church in North Texas and consults with churches nationwide through Life Catalyst Consulting. Her corporate background provides unique organizational and leadership insights that translate powerfully to ministry settings.
Resources Mentioned: Life Catalyst Consulting (lifecatalyst.com), church management software options, design tools, and curriculum resources for churches with limited budgets.
This 40-minute conversation provides practical, immediately applicable strategies for churches ready to welcome families and build children's ministry programs that make a lasting impact.
Subscribe to Revitalize My Church Podcast for new episodes on the 1st and 15th of each month, featuring practical ministry insights and transformation stories from churches successfully reaching new families and growing younger.
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