Creative Children’s Ministry

How do you support creativity in your children’s ministry? I came across a list the other day about phrases that crush creativity. Here is a selection of the phrases that I hear used a lot in churches with regard to children’s minstry. Take a look at the list. Are any of these used in your children’s ministry? Do they hinder the dreams and vision God has given you for your ministry? The key is not to let our language stand in the way of the creative vision God is revealing.

PHRASES THAT CRUSH THE SPIRIT OF CREATIVITY

By Corey Mann

We tried that before.
It costs too much.
That’s not my job.
They’re too busy to do that.
We don’t have the time.
Not enough help.
It’s too radical a change.
The staff will never buy it.
We don’t have the authority.
Let’s get back to reality
That’s not our problem.
I don’t like the idea.
I’m not saying you’re wrong but…
Now’s not the right time.
It isn’t in the budget.
Can’t teach an old dog new tricks.
Let’s give it more thought.
Not that again.
Where’d you dig that one up?
We did alright without it before.
It’s never been tried.
Let’s put that one on the back burner for now.
Let’s form a committee.
It won’t work in our place.
I don’t see the connection.
Let’s all sleep on it.
It can’t be done.
It’s too much trouble to change.
It won’t pay for itself.
It’s impossible.
We’ve always done it this way.
Don’t rock the boat.
Has anyone else ever tried it?
Let’s look into it further.
Quit dreaming.
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
It’s too much work.

That is quite a list. Are there any you would add to the list?