A few weeks ago I came across this tweet from Bill Murray: While being hilarious (and true) I think there's a nugget of wisdom in this tweet for those of us in ministry, and it's this: It's not what you have; it's what you do with what you have that matters. Sometimes it can be … Continue reading In Ministry, It’s Not About What You Have That Matters
Nobody Can Make Everybody Happy
http://youtu.be/fuZ7vHEMs8E If you're like me you sometime struggle with the tension of trying to make everybody happy. But trying to make everybody happy really just make nobody happy. In this short video I'll talk about one important truth that has helped me overcome (or better manage) my people-pleaser syndrome.
19 Simple Thoughts to Make Your Marriage Better
Last week my wife and I went on our first couples retreat. I'm a little embarrassed to say we've been married ten years and hadn't done anything like this before. Totally my bad. But we took some steps to change that. Tim Lundy was our speaker. He did a phenomenal job. Here's a snapshot of … Continue reading 19 Simple Thoughts to Make Your Marriage Better
12 Quick & Easy Ideas to Make Your Kids’ Ministry More Meaningful
A few weeks ago I got to spend a couple of hours with some really great Kids' Ministry leaders. I don't do that a lot outside the team I work with at my church, but when I do I always enjoy it and wish I did it more. We spent our time talking about some … Continue reading 12 Quick & Easy Ideas to Make Your Kids’ Ministry More Meaningful
How to Talk to Kids about Baptism
Baptism can be a confusing thing to talk about, especially with children. A lot of kids confuse it with salvation. Before we have kids get baptized at our church we have them attend a short class with their parents and have an interview with one of our staffers. Here's the worksheet we use to help … Continue reading How to Talk to Kids about Baptism
How to Use Movie Clips When You Teach
Last week we talked about how to find great movie clips to use in your Kids' Ministry. Today and I wanted to share a few tips I've learned on how to use those clips well once you find them. Here's what's helped me: Make sure it's OK to show clips at your church Some churches … Continue reading How to Use Movie Clips When You Teach
