Jessica Bealer
Jessica Bealer has led children’s ministry for 17 years, including 5 years overseeing standards, systems, staffing, and atmosphere for the children’s programs of Elevation Church. She has overseen the launch of nearly 20 locations, and is considered a specialist in kidmin multisite. Jessica and her husband, Frank, have four children. You can hear more from Jessica on her podcast for leaders, “Women’s Leadership Workshop with Jess Bealer.”
Change Is a Process, Not a Position
Monday December 9, 2019 | Jessica BealerA new position doesn’t remove resistance. It does mean you’ve been afforded an opportunity to make a greater impact, and even more importantly, it means you have to step up to the plate, increase your capacity, and lead better. Over the years, I’ve discovered a three-step process to help navigate those early days of a new position. Read more
Summer Is The New January 1!
Friday May 31, 2019 | Jessica BealerIf you’re a woman in ministry, particularly a mom, you probably look forward to summer for the same reason your children count down the final days of school: VACATION. The heat brings road trips to the beach, poolside parties, and lazy lemonade stand days. For many of us, summer feels like a three-month hiatus from reality. But what if this summer could actually be a catalyst to change? Read more
How to Activate and Motivate Ministry Volunteers This Season
Monday November 26, 2018 | Jessica Bealer(Cue the music) It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Everywhere you go. Take a look at the 8 and 10 Vacancies once again. With not enough help and too many kids, oh no! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! And volunteers, you need more. ’Cause the scariest sight to see are […] Read more
Four Strategies For Recruiting New Volunteers This Fall
Thursday October 11, 2018 | Jessica BealerThe fall season is upon us and you’ve got big plans. Your calendar is booked with parent connection events, baby dedications, baptism celebrations, and holiday parties. The last quarter of the year is commonly referred to as a strategic growth season, and while you’re excited and ready to implement your growth initiatives, in the back […] Read more
The Person is the Priority
Thursday August 30, 2018 | Jessica BealerThe weekend is always coming, whether it’s Monday, Friday or noon on Saturday, you feel the unrelenting pressure of needing to execute every seven days. There are volunteers to schedule, programming to fine tune and Goldfish to purchase. In addition, you most likely wear other hats as well. Maybe you oversee social media, special events […] Read more
Are You Becoming the Leader Your Team Needs?
Monday June 11, 2018 | Jessica BealerFor many of us in ministry, summer is a welcome break, a time to take a breath, shore up standards, and try new things. Programming is a little less rigid, and that’s a good thing because volunteers tend to be sparse this time of year. Summer is also a great time to evaluate your current […] Read more
Manage Your Time for Maximum Impact in 2018
Friday January 12, 2018 | Jessica Bealer“Mom, where’s my pink ballet tights and my new black leotard? I need to pack them in my dance bag.” “Honey, have you picked up the food for small group? Remember, we’re hosting at our house this week.” “Mom, my girlfriend sprained her ankle. I feel bad she has to ride the bus with crutches. […] Read more
Empowering Your Volunteer Team
Monday October 30, 2017 | Jessica BealerAnts. Everywhere. I looked around the classroom and could feel the sting of tears forming. It was going to be a hectic morning. I had known for weeks today would be challenging and had done everything in my power to set up my teams for success. It was a long holiday weekend, which meant many […] Read more
Take Your Goal-Setting to the Next Level
Tuesday October 24, 2017 | Jessica Bealer“These are goals, not initiatives. I asked you for six initiatives that would support our vision for the campus. These are just things you would like to see happen or programs you want to implement. Take these back and try again. If we really want to see results I need you to think steps.” I […] Read more
Refuse to Quit
Monday October 16, 2017 | Jessica BealerI started playing basketball in fourth grade. I had hit a growth spurt and everyone kept suggesting I try it out. My dad took me to the community center and signed me up. I didn’t know how to dribble or shoot and the rules were as familiar to me as calculus theorems. I was lost, […] Read more
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