Category: Ministry

1. I believe children's ministry is more than free childcare for parents who want to "attend church." We are fulfilling Psalm 78:1-8 so that the next generation will know the truth and put their trust in God. 2. I believe some of the best leaders the church may ever know are kids in our ministries … Continue reading 10 Things I Believe About Children’s Ministry

1. I believe children's ministry is more than free childcare for parents who want to "attend church." We are fulfilling Psalm 78:1-8 so that the next generation will know the truth and put their trust in God. 2. I believe some of the best leaders the church may ever know are kids in our ministries … Continue reading 10 Things I Believe About Children’s Ministry

Do you every get bothered by people's questions? Sometimes I do. And I hate admitting that about myself. I feel like I get questions at the worst times. Like when I'm on stage in the middle of my lesson, or right before I get a call and have to race across campus, or when I'm … Continue reading Does Your Church Answer People’s Questions?

Just about every children's ministry I know has some kind of purpose, vision, or mission statement. As I've looked at (and written) many over the years, I've noticed common themes running through all of them. I think every children's ministry wants (and needs) to embrace these three purposes: 1. Expose kids to meaningful worship Each … Continue reading 3 Things Every Children’s Ministry Needs To Do Well

A few days ago I came across this cool website from the folks over at iShineLIVE.com. Basically, it's a calculator that adds up all of your media time (TV, internet, cell phone, video games, etc.) with all of your "real world" time (family time, church, sports, etc.) and gives you a breakdown of your media … Continue reading Media Diet Calculator

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sumfight/3004219874/ One of my favorite quotes about leadership is from Napoleon: "Leaders are dealers in hope." As a leader it's my job to help people have hope. People in our churches and ministries and teams are scarred and hurting. Some of them are not sure what to do about their problems or if they even … Continue reading Leaders Are Dealers In Hope