Category: Ministry

Next week is summer camp for our Children's Ministry. The 5th & 6th Graders we take to this experience always get stocked about camp. As we're putting the finishing touches on this year's camp I thought I'd jot down some DOs and DONTS on what makes camp something our kids really look forward to: 1. … Continue reading 15 DOs & DONTs of Summer Camp

Every Children's Pastor I've ever met wants to be amazing at what they do. But "being amazing" is vague. It's hard to define what characterizes it even though we all recognize it when we see it. So what makes someone an amazing Children's Pastor? Here are three signs all the amazing Children's Pastors I've ever … Continue reading 3 Signs of an Amazing Kidmin Pastor

Even though I'm our church's Children's Pastor I'm often called upon to counsel adults. It's not necessarily because I'm super awesome at it but more because it comes with the territory of being a pastor. Whether you have a natural aptitude at counseling or not chances are, if you work at a church, it's just … Continue reading 6 Tips to Improve Your Next Counseling Appointment

Talking to kids about sex is awkward. Talking to parents about talking to their kids about sex is even more awkward. Just even googling sex (which sounds really wrong) can make you feel weird (and even get you in trouble at work). So what's a leader to do? Here are a few ways you can help … Continue reading How to Help Parents Talk to Their Kids About Sex

Chances are if you're reading this I don't know you personally. I haven't been to your church and you've probably never been to mine. But one of the things I do know about you, if you work at a church, is your senior pastor. I know something about them you don't. I know something about … Continue reading The Most Important Thing Your Senior Pastor Wants You To Know

Here's a lesson I did for our elementary kids on standing up for what is right even when others won't (modified from our curriculum): SUPPLIES NEEDED 1 Bible Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory DVD 1 game of Jenga 1 piece of junk food (bagel bite, crustable sandwich, mini burger, etc) 1 piece of candy … Continue reading How to Teach Kids About Integrity