Be Visible 2. When thinking of their pastors, many preschool directors affirm Woody Allen's profound insight that 50 percent of success is just showing up. One of the most valued behaviors of a pastor is her visibility in the preschool. Directors love it when the pastor comes to the school and chats with staff, kids, and parents. The pastor's presence at special events, programs, and parties is always appreciated, especially when the pastor is not only up-front but also makes an extra effort to converse with the parents and other guests.
Directors face significant challenges daily.
Organization charts showing lines of responsibility and accountability for the early childhood education ministry differ greatly from congregation to congregation. Regardless of which board, committee, or council supervises the preschool, the director looks to the pastor as a principal advocate who will be there for the director when decisions about the program are made. I know that my pastor has access to decision making in the church. Decisions may well affect my ministry, but I am not officially a part of the decision-making group. That's when I depend on the advocacy of my pastor.