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I hate 3D glasses. Not dislike. Not "don't care for them too much." Not "could take them or leave them." No, I HATE 3D glasses. Wanna know why? If your answer is "No" then I probably lost you at "I hate 3D glasses" and you have probably already stopped reading. If your answer to that questions is … Continue reading How to Help Your Church Staff Catch Your Kidmin Vision

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

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

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