Sharing real-life stories, veteran children's minister Ryan Frank reveals nine essentials that every children's minister should know. Whether you're new in children's ministry or have served for several years, you'll find practical advice, inspiring stories, and interesting interviews with others involved in children's ministry.

Chapters are:

• Introduction
• How Big is your Church? - Defining a Successful Ministry
• People Over Paper - Polishing your People Skills
• Fighting Staff Infections - Working Effectively with a Senior Pastor
• The World is Flat - Networking Whys and Hows
• The Big Ask - Recruiting Volunteers for the Long Haul
• The Starbucks Model - Creatively Training Volunteers
• Movement Causes Friction - Biblically Resolving Conflicts
• What's that Hum? - Thinking About Budgets
• You Don't Have to Start from Scratch - Talking About Family Ministry