Asking for Feedback in Your KidMin (Because Guessing What’s Working Isn’t a Strategy)
We spend a lot of time wondering why things aren't working... Why the volunteer stopped serving. Why that event fell flat. Why a parent seemed frustrated but never said anything.
Most of the time, the answer is sitting right there waiting for us. We just haven't asked for it.
Feedback is how we actually see our ministries clearly, and asking for it well is a skill worth building, so here are some tips for gathering feedback well and intentionally in your children's ministry:
Start with yourself. Before you ask anyone else, do your own honest debrief. If you've already named what could've gone better, it doesn't sting as much when someone else brings it up.
Build a culture where feedback is normal. Ask your key volunteers and parents consistently, not just after something goes wrong. A volunteer feedback system or a parent council that meets a...
