How I Minister - Jenn Hewitt

Name 

Jenn Hewitt

Ministry Position 

Kids pastor

Church and city you are currently serving at

Port Edwards, CLF

Age group you serve

Birth- 5th

Curriculum you use

Multiple, elevate, high voltage, my own

One phrase that describes your ministry style

Fun and creative

Tell us about your background and how you became what you are today

Worked in kidmin as a volunteer. Kids pastor saw a gifting and trained me up. I felt called to ministry at a young age at Spencer lake

Tell us about a typical weekend service

About 120 kids, two services, large group with small groups, worship, game, offering skits bible story and wrap up with application

Tell us about your weekday ministry opportunities

Wednesday night Mpact and Rangers, twice a month preteen life groups

What apps, gadgets or tools can't you live without in ministry?

Computer and projector!

What's your best ministry advice?

Be flexible and take correction and critique as a gift

Tell us about an interesting, unusual circumstance you face in ministry

Working with non-churched parents

Tell us about your ministry team and how you rely on them

A large team that is the core of how we operate. Great volunteer culture with an emphasis on appreciation!

How do you keep track of your time and manage your ministry?

Balancing family with ministry is always difficult but setting rhythms and boundaries is so important

What do you do to be refreshed or renewed?

Get away and take time alone, check out other kidmin leaders, conferences

What are you reading right now? or what do you recommend?

The Holy Hustle by Crystal Stine

What is the best ministry advice you have ever received?

Don’t take everything kids do personally

What ministry problem are you trying to find a solution?

Creating new teams for new positions as we grow