The first time I led a child to Christ I didn't know what to do after they accepted Christ. I had spent so much time leading up to "the prayer" I hadn't thought through what to do after they prayed. All I remember doing was giving them a Bible I found in the lost and found … Continue reading 5 Steps Every Church Should Take After A Child Accepts Christ
Scared Straight: Liberal Arts Edition
http://youtu.be/NWWCpuqV4c0 HILARIOUS prank on college kids who are pursuing some majors that may no be so great for their future. Loved their spoof: We're yelling at you because nobody else will!
Free Booklet to Help Kids Write & Share Their Testimony
Recently my team and I created a short booklet that walks elementary-aged kids through how to write and share their testimony. It's been super helpful for our kids to articulate what God has been doing in their life. Feel free to use it in your setting if it's helpful. Click here to download.
6 Ways to Be a Great Parent
Being a dad is one of the great joys of my life. I think there's a lot that hangs in the balance of how well I parent. As a pastor I've seen lots of parents who wish they could go back and do these years over. I've also met parents who really parented well. Sure … Continue reading 6 Ways to Be a Great Parent
A Conference Call in Real Life
http://youtu.be/DYu_bGbZiiQ Came across this video recently about what meetings would be like if they worked like conference calls in the real world. Great for a laugh.
4 Reasons Why Your Ministry Should Put Together a Year-End Report
One of the things I love to do for our ministry is put together our year-end report. It's a highlight for me because I love organizational stuff but also because it's a great way to see how God has been working in our ministry over the last year. Some people aren't big into tracking numbers. … Continue reading 4 Reasons Why Your Ministry Should Put Together a Year-End Report