ChildrensMinistryVault.com - Just came across this website a few days ago while working on my Easter message. It's got great lesson plans and object lessons for lots of different kinds of Bible stories. Many of them include instructional videos to show you HOW to pull it off. MoreThanPuppets.com - Steve Adams, the Children's Pastor at … Continue reading 3 Amazing Kidmin Websites to Bookmark
10 Commitments of a Kidmin That’s More Than Babysitting, Pt 2
Last week I talked about the first five commitments of a kidmin that's more than babysitting. I got a lot of positive feedback about them (at the risk of tooting my own horn, which is difficult, especially since my car is currently in the shop). So it seemed only fitting to wrap up the series … Continue reading 10 Commitments of a Kidmin That’s More Than Babysitting, Pt 2
10 Commitments of a Kidmin That’s More Than Babysitting, Pt 1
As a Kidmin Leader of 15 years I cringe whenever someone refers to Children's Ministry as childcare in much the same way most people cringe whenever chalk is dragged along the chalkboard, when your finger slams agains a door, or whenever MTV announces another season of Jersey Shore. It's just how I'm wired-up. But sometimes … Continue reading 10 Commitments of a Kidmin That’s More Than Babysitting, Pt 1
The Thing You Need To Know About Complete Strangers
They may be a complete strangers to you, but you may not be to them. A few weeks ago our Family Pastor and I were at Ontario Airport. We were headed from California to Colorado to interview someone for a spot that's open at our church. As we finished going through security (which is about … Continue reading The Thing You Need To Know About Complete Strangers
2 Things That Everything In Your Life Needs
Last month we threw a Christmas Party for the Volunteers in our Children's Ministry. These are great people who serve all year long mentoring kids in our community. They work hard and do what they do on top of their jobs, families, and other commitments. We were going to meet up at the church and … Continue reading 2 Things That Everything In Your Life Needs
Things I Learned and Loved in 2011
I loved becoming a dad for the very first time. I learned how to lose over 60 lbs and keep it off without starving myself, spending lots of money, or having to step foot in a gym. I loved being able to buy a great house at a very low price. I learned there is … Continue reading Things I Learned and Loved in 2011