http://www.flickr.com/photos/11016633@N07/2306638948/ 1. We help an entire generation realize that God is not boring. 2. We lay the foundation for youth and adult ministries to build on. 3. We keep the Bible clothes and puppet industries in business. 4. We give children a place to belong. 5. We're the only people who can beat a kid … Continue reading 10 Reasons Children’s Pastors are Important
5 Websites For Your Children’s Ministry
There are lots of great websites out there to help you succeed in Children's Ministry. Here are five that I want to spotlight today that will help you get free curriculum, graphics, plan your services online, get movie reviews for the families in your church, and stay safe while online: 1. Open.Lifechurch.tv - LifeChurch.tv has … Continue reading 5 Websites For Your Children’s Ministry
Teaching the Bible so Kids Want More of It
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28317710@N05/3175407178/ I'm a little ashamed of this but when I was in school I would fall asleep in class. A lot. Too much of my academic career was spent napping (don't tell my parents, they're still paying off some of my student loans; this is just between me and you, OK?). Most teachers just ignored … Continue reading Teaching the Bible so Kids Want More of It
Why You Can’t Make Everybody Happy (and Why You Shouldn’t Even Try)
One of the most important things my dad taught me is that failure is trying to please everyone. As a recovering people-pleaser it's become my mantra. It's a great line I think sums up an important truth: If Jesus, who has that whole God-Thing going on for Him, can't make everybody happy then why in the … Continue reading Why You Can’t Make Everybody Happy (and Why You Shouldn’t Even Try)
Why You Need to Say No More Often
Saying no to people has always been hard for me. As a teenager I had a part-time job, volunteered at church and a hospital, was involved in the student body council, was on the honor roll, and took all the AP classes and tests that I could gobble up. This looks great when you're applying … Continue reading Why You Need to Say No More Often
Children’s Ministry is More Than Crafts, Bible Trivia, and Babysitting
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shirley-postcards/4345477084/ When I was a kid I used to go to church alone. I can't really explain why 6-year-old me felt compelled to do that but I did. Just about every Sunday I would get up, have breakfast, wake my parents up, and had them drive me to the church that I also went to … Continue reading Children’s Ministry is More Than Crafts, Bible Trivia, and Babysitting
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