http://www.flickr.com/photos/retrobakery/4578991193/ Mom, In all the annuals of Momdom you are the bee’s knees. As we celebrate Mother’s Day 2011 here are 5 Mom moments that stand out: 1. I think I was 6 months old when you and dad “accidentally” locked me in the car. I remember you seemed pretty worried at the time. Don’t … Continue reading 5 Thoughts about My Mom on Mother’s Day
Kids’ Ministry Small Group Freebie
I'm always on the look-out for good training to pass on to other leaders. A few months ago our elementary team put together a great training event for our small group volunteers. Their training covered great topics like how to lead a small group, building community with your kids, leading a child to Christ, and … Continue reading Kids’ Ministry Small Group Freebie
Your Emails are Too Long
Email is almost dead. I'm not going to go into all of the reasons why email is dying. You can Google Email is Dead to find out why. I say "almost" because it's not dead yet. Like many of you, I use some email almost every day. More and more I am finding myself utilizing social … Continue reading Your Emails are Too Long
What We See vs. What Kids See
(via Bit Rebels) What do kids see when they come to your church? What do kids see when they see you?
You are Writing Your Eulogy Right Now
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tranquilitycremation/5262204075/ A few weeks ago I read a post by Jerry Baker over at LeadershipFromTheTrenches.com about this idea: Recently, our team hosted the annual Building Champions Experience, where over two hundred people came together in a tranquil setting and experience Life Planning. For many, it was a life-changing experience. Near the end of this four-day event, … Continue reading You are Writing Your Eulogy Right Now
Kids’ Ministry Job Descriptions
http://www.flickr.com/photos/linsey/2314281209/ Job descriptions are essential for all of the leaders in your ministry. The problem is figuring out exactly what you want them to say. Over the years my team and I have put together several job descriptions for current and future volunteers a like in our ministry. Here they are, organized by age group: … Continue reading Kids’ Ministry Job Descriptions