Episode Description: Keeping our kids and volunteers safe is the most important thing we can do as leaders. In this episode, Roy Grant shares actionable strategies you can use to create a safer environment in your kids ministry—from equipping volunteers to preparing for emergencies to cleaning procedures. Roy is the children’s pastor at Church By The Glades, and he’ll be leading a workshop at Orange Conference 2023.
Episode Recap:
- Get to know Roy Grant (0:58)
- In some ways, the pandemic made us do things the way we should have before (2:50)
- Ask these questions when thinking about creating safer environments. (5:53)
- Do your volunteers belong in your ministry? (7:00)
- Consider creating a safety team. (10:15)
- Make sure your volunteers are equipped for the role. (13:58)
- Empower volunteers to take ownership in your ministry. (17:57)
- Get your message online. (19:51)
- Keep these safety concerns in mind. (24:20)
- Volunteer burnout is a safety concern. (28:16)
- Standardize things like communication, bathroom trips, and cleaning. (38:24)
- Start somewhere! (48:28)
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