Children’s Ministry

Event Planning
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Mallory Moore
Independent Study Mentorship Spring 2019
Mrs. Click

*Please note that some information in this presentation comes from outside sources.
 Mentor Introduction
• My Mentor: Lee Ann Love
• Mentor Occupation: Children’s Ministry Director
• Mentorship Site: Friendswood United Methodist
Church
• Bachelor’s in Science for Education from SFA
• Christian Education Certification and Reading
Recovery Certification from Southern Methodist
University

http://friendswoodmethodist.org/
In Action
 What is ISM?

• Independent Study Mentorship (ISM) Project Based Research is a course designed for
students to mentor an adult professional in a career of their choice.
• Weebly Artifacts: https://mallorymoorespringismportfolio.weebly.com/artifacts.html
• Requirements:
• Complete an in-depth study in an area of interest
• Document at least 3 hours of mentorship each week
• Complete an online ISM portfolio (Weebly Website)
• Develop a Mid-Term Presentation as well as a final product and presentation
• Complete all daily classwork assignments
 Project Topic

• Topic: Children’s Ministry Event Planning

• Diving behind the scenes into what goes into
planning an event; from coming up with the idea,
to budgeting and setup.
• To learn about the behind the scenes aspect of
how these events I have always loved are put on.

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 Key Points

1. Coming Up With Ideas

2. Interest
3. Fundraisers
4. Budget
5. Examples From Mentorship
 Coming Up With Ideas

• Make SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable,

Relevant, Time-Based) and account for complications
• Look at what has worked in the past
• Determine the why and the goal and base the event on that
• Plan WAY in advance -->
 Interest

• Engaging space
• Opportunities for parents to volunteer while kids explore
• Exposure to older students and adults
• Familiar Faces
• Easy to attend/ register
 Fundraisers
• Make SMART goals (Specific, Measurable,
Attainable, Relevant, Time-Based)
• Re-plan if you aren’t on track
• Don’t be blinded by or lose sight of the big picture
• Address a chair to each sub-committee
• Make it easy/fun to donate (example: Heifer
Project)
• Ask for reviews and input
• Have check-in times for volunteers
 Budget

• Recognize it in the master plan so it is set

• Partnering with organizations or getting
sponsors can reduce costs
• Identify priorities to reduce conflicts later
 Examples From Mentorship

• Heifer Project
• Pancake Supper
• Eggstravaganza

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 Current Event- Night to Shine
• Tim Tebow created this event because he “wanted to do
something to honor them, to let them feel the love of God”
(Suchyta).
• The event is “hosted by more than 600 churches and staffed
by 200,000 volunteers, welcoming about 100,000 special
needs guests” (Suchyta).
• Sensory Room and Respite Room
• An event that is put on by the church annually to bring people
into the church and help them to feel the love of God
 Product

• A scrapbook of the
planning for
Eggstravaganza
 Conclusion

• From this experience I have learned more about Children’s Ministry and how I can
be involved in it when I get older.
• For my product I have created a collection of the process of event planning my
mentor has shown me so that it can be replicated and used for other events as well
as showcasing this event.
• From my research I have developed a greater understanding for what goes into
planning an event.
• Weebly Website: https://mallorymoorespringismportfolio.weebly.com/
 Thank You

• To my teacher Mrs. Click for helping me decide on my project and assisting me

along the way.
• To my parents for supporting me in everything that I do.
• To my mentor for using her time to make sure I get the most out of this experience
and see all sides/aspects of the profession possible.
• To my graders/evaluators for taking time out of their day to come watch my
presentation.
 Works Cited

Homesley, Ben. “10 Things Parents Want To See In Your Children's Ministry.” Vanderbloemen, 31 Aug. 2017, www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/things-parents-

want-in-childrens-ministry.

Ibrisevic, Ilma. “How to Set & Meet Fundraising Goals.” Donorbox Nonprofit Blog, 29 Oct. 2018, donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/set-and-meet-fundraising-

goals/.

Suchyta, Sue. “Tim Tebow Foundation and Night to Shine Offer Splendid Night to Special Guests.” News-Herald, 17 Feb. 2019,

www.thenewsherald.com/downriver_life/tim-tebow-foundation-and-night-to-shine-offer-splendid-night/article_f6615ea0-3088-11e9-a59d

079863db3ae6.html.

“The Complete Event Planning Guide.” Wild Apricot, Personify, www.wildapricot.com/articles/how-to-plan-an-event.