Steve Adams serves as the children’s pastor at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA. For 25 years, Steve has mentored children’s ministry leaders all over the world and currently leads a dynamic staff who serves seven California campuses and three international campuses. Steve authentically communicates his passion for children’s ministry through his blog and podcast “More Than Puppets.” He lives in Orange County with his wife, Stephanie, and their two sons, Tyler and Matt.

• IntroductionPart 1: WHY are We on This Journey?Chapter 1: The Right Questions Lead To Great DiscoveriesChapter 2: PurposePart 2: WHAT Do We Need In Order To Succeed on the Journey?Chapter 3: Is Structure Really that Important?Chapter 4: The Purpose StatementChapter 5: The VisionChapter 6: Team ValuesChapter 7: The Team PrinciplesChapter 8: The GoalsPart 3: WHO are you trying to reach?Chapter 9: Determining Your Target AudienceChapter 10: Investigate the LandscapeChapter 11: Identify Your Target AudiencePart 4: HOW Will We Move Children Toward Spiritual Health?Chapter 12: Balancing the Purposes of the Church and Mapping PathwaysChapter 13: Making ConnectionsChapter 14: EventsChapter 15: Weekend ServicesChapter 16: Small Group DiscipleshipPart 5: WHERE Do We Go From Here?Chapter 17: Plotting Your MinistryChapter 18: Charting the CourseChapter 19: Building Healthy TeamsChapter 20: Communicating Creatively Through ThemesChapter 21: Your First Two Years in Children’s MinistryChapter 22: Thoughts for Children’s Ministry VeteransChapter 23: Changing the Landscape of Eternity

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