Comments on: Nuggets revisited…

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 07 May 2007 00:02:17 +0000

This made me stop and think — (1) what are people remarking about? (2) What is the “remarkable” in greater society? How can this be applied in ministry? I struggle with this being in a smaller minstry setting – I strive for excellence, yet all the resources are not there to achieve optimially what I desire and vision at this moment. You brought my mind back around to remembering that customer service speaks VOLUMES to people – and even in society can be the difference between great and remarkable.

By: Cari

Cari — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 01:57:13 +0000

I agree that it’s all about relationships. Buildings and petting zoos are remarkable for a time–temporary, but it’s that relationship with other kids or, more importantly, an adult that kids experience that will keep them talking. It’s what I always think of first when I’m talking with another parent about what I like about LifeKIDS. (not because I work there, but because I’m the mom of a LifeKID.

This is not something that can be “Centrally driven” or that we can create a program to make happen.

Is it enough just to lead our volunteers by example? Is it enough to talk to them about the importance of connecting with kids?

By: Robyn

Robyn — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 00:56:14 +0000

Great questions – if Remarkable becomes the Norm, then what replaces Remarkable? Does having a core value of Excellence mean that what we do is then Remarkable?

I suspect that if everything is excellent, then that alone is the only thing that is remarkable…let me explain. To be remarkable means to be something that most everyone that experiences also talks about…remarks about. Once you master excellence, and there are no longer “remarks” then it’s time to change up expectations. Our construction was completed in November, and yes, our space is remarkable, our volunteers are remarkable, but as each weekend passes, there are fewer and fewer that are “remarking” because it has become the norm.

We say we will do anything short of sin to lead people to become fully-devoted followers of Christ. What are we doing that’s new, innovative and…well…remarkable in kids’ ministry?

I hear ya Gina and am right on board your train of thought. Let’s mix it up. See what we can do that get people “remarking” again.

By: Jason Curlee

Jason Curlee — Sat, 24 Mar 2007 06:22:56 +0000

Great post…REMARKABLE…You are so right…remarkable starts not in the facility but in the people…it is everyone making it what it should be.