Continuing the conversation on the 6 Lessons in Inside the Magic Kingdom…

Lesson #3: Everyone Walks the Talk

With Lesson #3 came a big lesson in humility. Everyone walks the talk means that if you say you value it… then your actions are a natural reflection.

If you value a clean space, you’re the first to cross the lobby and pick up the napkin that just hit the floor. Everyone is equally responsible for presentation. Equally responsible for preparation. Equally responsible for execution.

This does not negate the need for division of responsibility as it relates to tasks. However, it does eliminate finger-pointing once a ball is dropped. The vision behind why we do what we do should be so ingrained in our DNA that living out these actions is 2nd nature.

Here’s a convicting thought…

If I value changed-lives, I should be the first to dig into someone’s challenge to help bring about a solution. I can’t claim 100% on that. Maybe I need to examine… am I walking the talk?

Continuing our discussion on the book, Inside the Magic Kingdom…

No hesitation. No introduction. Let’s hit the next lesson.

Lesson #2: Pay Fantastic Attention to Detail

Fantastic attention to detail. What a great way to put that. What does that mean? How does that apply to ministry?

In my world it means:

• Replacing batteries in baby toys; repairing/replacing safety belts on baby swings
• Room inspections searching for areas that require repair, touch up, clean up, replacement, etc. And accomplishing these tasks before the following weekend
• Walking our space, placing ourselves in ‘Guest Mode’ to determine that our directional signage, table/booth placement, and traffic flow foster the right experience for someone brand new to our church
• Restocking supplies to ensure no one is running around during ’show time’ trying to find a form, pen, cotton balls, batteries, etc
• Getting on our knees and viewing our space from a kids point of view. Will it capture them? Excite them? Grab their attention?

I could go on and on. But the bottom line is, we work all week for the big game. The big game is the Weekend Worship Experience. (and let it be that… let it be an experience!)

Part of our role in kids ministry is to set the stage for a child to learn about Jesus. To prepare the space where someone’s life will be transformed. Fantastic attention to detail pays in dividends when a child’s eternity is changed.

Where in your ministry should you pay fantastic attention to detail?

• From my friend, Bob B. Nothing more to add. You just gotta’ read it.

• Scott Hodge having issues.
• Starting a new series in Toon Town this weekend called Sib Cribs. Kind of a ‘While You Were Out’ take. Should be fun for the kids.
• Running to the library today to pay my fines. Sad, really. I think I’m saving money by using the library… but I only manage to pay for books that I never keep in the end.
• Praying for change. Not just within me but change in the way I approach my world. Join me?
• Check out Rindy Walton’s blog. This is a chic I’d like to get to know.
• A must read… Second Guessing God by Brian Jones.
• For the record, I’m scraping everything I know. I’ll tell you more later…