Directors Manual for Weekday Ministries

With increased emphasis in the media,many congregations and churches are seeking to start a weekday ministry, expand current ministries, increase the congregation's involvement in weekday ministry, and/or find new ways to meet the needs of the community through a weekday ministry. McClain addresses:

the role of the program director;
licensing and accreditation;
how to get started;
how to set up and manage in available space;
how to implement and maintain a quality program;
how to create a safe environment;
financing;
managing enrollment;
initial training and continuing education of staff;
the role and duties of the board of directors;
getting the word out into the community.

Includes handouts for reproduction. (2003)

Barbara Snell McLain is the director of the Ransom Preschool, Ransom, KS. She is a deacon in the Kansas West Conference of The United Methodist Church. With experience as both a pastor and a preschool director, she has a deep understanding of the unique issues that churches face in starting and maintaining a weekday ministry.