Category: Ministry

This year will be my 16th in Children's Ministry. I started out as a volunteer in the fall of 1996 and have been here ever since. It's been a painful and exciting journey. I'm glad I didn't miss out on it. When I look back on these years there are a few things I wish … Continue reading 16 Things You Need To Know Before Starting Out In Kidmin

Salvation Booklet - This is the book we have our leaders walk through with kids to explain how they can become a Christian. It's very visual and designed in such a way leaders can read it to kids or with them. It's written at a level most kids can understand. It's a great take home for … Continue reading 7 FREE New Believer Resources for Kids

Over the years of done several funerals for different families. Most I've known but some I didn't. Last week I did my grandpa's funeral. A lot of what I talk about on this blog has to do with Children's Ministry. But sometimes I need to focus less on the Children piece and more on the Pastor. … Continue reading 5 Tips on Performing a Funeral

Being in ministry means spending some time away from home. Whether it's leading a camp, attending a conference, or traveling out-of-state to meet someone in person we all spend some extended time away from our loved ones. When those times come it's important to have a plan so our family doesn't feel like they've been … Continue reading 6 Ways to Care For Your Family While Away

In future history books (the kind that'll make the iPad look like papyrus root, like Kirk and Spock had in grade school) I have no doubt social media will go down as one of the great landmarks of the 21st Century. For better or worse it is here to stay. Why should we as Children's … Continue reading Why Every Children’s Ministry Needs a Social Media Presence