Do you every get bothered by people's questions? Sometimes I do. And I hate admitting that about myself. I feel like I get questions at the worst times. Like when I'm on stage in the middle of my lesson, or right before I get a call and have to race across campus, or when I'm … Continue reading Does Your Church Answer People’s Questions?
3 Things Every Children’s Ministry Needs To Do Well
Just about every children's ministry I know has some kind of purpose, vision, or mission statement. As I've looked at (and written) many over the years, I've noticed common themes running through all of them. I think every children's ministry wants (and needs) to embrace these three purposes: 1. Expose kids to meaningful worship Each … Continue reading 3 Things Every Children’s Ministry Needs To Do Well
Media Diet Calculator
A few days ago I came across this cool website from the folks over at iShineLIVE.com. Basically, it's a calculator that adds up all of your media time (TV, internet, cell phone, video games, etc.) with all of your "real world" time (family time, church, sports, etc.) and gives you a breakdown of your media … Continue reading Media Diet Calculator
Leaders Are Dealers In Hope
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumfight/3004219874/ One of my favorite quotes about leadership is from Napoleon: "Leaders are dealers in hope." As a leader it's my job to help people have hope. People in our churches and ministries and teams are scarred and hurting. Some of them are not sure what to do about their problems or if they even … Continue reading Leaders Are Dealers In Hope
How to Make The Most of The New Year
This last year my wife and I began the process of adopting our first child. If you have children of your own it may be hard for you to understand what it is like to want a child but not be able to have one. As we've opened up about this to people we've been surprised by how many have either struggled with infertility, are considering adopting a child, have a brother or sister that was adopted, or have been adopted themselves.
40 Ways to Show Kids That You Care, Pt. 4
http://www.flickr.com/photos/prenses/3166452982/ Click on these links to read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 31. Visit them if they are ever in the hospital. 32. Be willing to get out of your comfort zone and be silly. 33. Invite them to programs and events at church during the week. 34. Call kids who haven’t been in a … Continue reading 40 Ways to Show Kids That You Care, Pt. 4
Jeff McClung 