Assessing effective Children's Ministry

[Phil Moore]

I am involved in offering Training to Churches and am being asked to cover more and more topics that I have not previously planned for or covered. I do find that my experience offers some insight into these area but am always curious as to what to ask groups in order to begin to assess there work and Vision and ministry.

Therefore I am attaching a questionaire for you to assess and pass comment on, so that together we can produce a valuable resource

here is my current initial questionaire that I woud assess and then report back onto each group I work with

I am in your merciful hands

Phil

CHILDREN’S WORKER QUESTIONAIRE

NAME
Which Age Group do you work with?

Where does the Children’s work fit in the vision of the Church?



Do the Children feel included in the main body of the Church?


How often do you teach?


How often do you lead?


How many children in your group?


What is the gender mix?


Are there any special needs in your group? (Please list them)



Why do you work with Children?







Where and when do you get your spiritual input?







Am I always in Control of my group, and if not why not?







Are the Children ready to listen to me when I start, and if not why not?







What material do you use?


How much time do you spend in preparation?


What is your biggest encouragement?




What is your biggest frustration?




How long will you stay in Children’s work?



What is the vision for your children’s work in 5 years

[Alan Charter]

Hi Phil
Thanks for putting your thoughts out there on the site. It would be great to see how others have approached this. On the Will You Make a Difference? DVD we have included some audit tools. You may want to check them out too as you explore future options.
- 'My Say': This is a cartoon-style questionnaire to help the children in your church to voice their thoughts on life, the church and the world around them.
- 'The Journey': This is a vision-forming workbook which will help you to develop a strategy to help with your ministry with children.
- 'How to be a Healthy Church': This links you to seven resources for training that address key principles and practicalities to help make a difference as you support children’s work in your church. It includes a 'Health Check' questionnaire to use as you begin...
Check out the DVD or www.wymad.org.uk

[Phil Moore]

Thanks Alan

This is an area that I am seeking to develop in my training and want to use various questionaires as discussion starters for Children's workers.

i have downloaded the material from the Wymad website as I was unable to get it from the DVD.

The healthy Church resources are very good as I am develop some training on Worship and strategy with a few churches.

Thanks for getting things started - for everyone else - go and visit www.wymad.org.uk and look at what is available and then come back to me.

Phil