Loanership

There is an obvious difference between ownership and a loan. When someone owns something, it is their's to do with it what they will. They don't need to check with anyone on any changes made or discuss with anyone what they want to do with it. When you have something on loan (money, a car, a home, ect...) it is not yours to do whatever you want with it. You need to check with the owner first before making changes. You need to respect their position as the owner of the property. So, how does this play out in kids ministry? Let's take a look...

I have been blessed to work with a team of people that are committed to excellence. They understand that every week we have an opportunity to minister the gospel of Jesus Christ to hundreds of kids. I have awesome Pastors who allow us to facilitate this ministry to the kids. One truth I have always tried to maintain is that this is not my kids ministry, it's my Pastors. I do not own the rights to this ministry to do what I want without first checking with the owner. The way God intended for a kids ministry to function is under the umbrella of the church's vision.

That's where loanership comes in. You need to care for your ministry like you own it. You need to have an ownership mindset in your approach to the ministry. But, you also need to understand that the ministry is on loan, entrusted to you by the owner. This mindset blesses everyone involved because there is no place for rouge leaders. Have a loanership mindset with what you've been entrusted with and watch God's blessings flow.


Tim