Planning an entire year of ministry can seem as overwhelming to us as Acme must feel keeping up with Wile E. Coyote’s constant orders of dynamite, first aid kits, and ironic signs to hold up to children before crashing into a mountain with a rocket. But it doesn’t have to be. Over the years I’ve … Continue reading How to Get Ready for Next Year Before This Year Is Over
When Kids Want to Get Baptized But They’re Not Ready
These situations can be awkward, but they don’t have to be. When you’ve got the right heart, show you care, and give parents appropriate next actions you can leave these encounters happy and satisfied instead of angrier than Bruce Banner while waiting in line at the DMV. Here’s what I do: 1. Have families attend … Continue reading When Kids Want to Get Baptized But They’re Not Ready
1 Super Easy Tip For Volunteers to Have a Presence in a Kid’s Life Outside The Weekend (without looking like a creeper)
I know that was a mouthful of a title. If you’re still reading this I thank you. If I lost you at creeper, I totally understand. I promise tomorrow’s title will be shorter. Connecting with kids on the weekend is easy. Kids show up and together we play games, sing worship songs, teach the Word, … Continue reading 1 Super Easy Tip For Volunteers to Have a Presence in a Kid’s Life Outside The Weekend (without looking like a creeper)
7 Words That Will Make Parents Love You
Parents want to like their kid’s pastor, but sometimes we don’t make it easy. A few months ago a parent asked me for a special request. It was a pretty big ask. What complicated things was I didn’t really have the power to grant their request on my own. Now that last sentence makes it … Continue reading 7 Words That Will Make Parents Love You
20 Kidmin Social Media Tips
As I mentioned here my team and I went to the Orange Tour here last week. I attended a great breakout led by social media guru, guiding light, and geek Matt McKee. Here are the highlights: Regardless of the medium, context is everything. We have to get past the media and get to the social. … Continue reading 20 Kidmin Social Media Tips
Orange Tour 2011 Highlights
Last week the Orange Tour came to California. My team and I had a blast hanging out and soaking in all the Orange awesomeness. Here are some of the highlights: Nothing is more important than someone's relationship with God because everyone will be somewhere forever. Parents are the biggest influencers in their child's life, but … Continue reading Orange Tour 2011 Highlights
Jeff McClung 