Category: Ministry

http://youtu.be/EFt0Lm2KRC0 Ever had a kid in your group or class who didn't want to hear about God; who was just there because their parents were there? What can we, as Children's Ministry Leaders, do to help them want to know more about Him? In this short video I'd like to share with you one idea … Continue reading What To Do When a Child is Apathetic

The first time I led a child to Christ I didn't know what to do after they accepted Christ. I had spent so much time leading up to "the prayer" I hadn't thought through what to do after they prayed. All I remember doing was giving them a Bible I found in the lost and found … Continue reading 5 Steps Every Church Should Take After A Child Accepts Christ

Recently my team and I created a short booklet that walks elementary-aged kids through how to write and share their testimony. It's been super helpful for our kids to articulate what God has been doing in their life. Feel free to use it in your setting if it's helpful. Click here to download.

One of the things I love to do for our ministry is put together our year-end report. It's a highlight for me because I love organizational stuff but also because it's a great way to see how God has been working in our ministry over the last year. Some people aren't big into tracking numbers. … Continue reading 4 Reasons Why Your Ministry Should Put Together a Year-End Report

Like many of you I get to speak to kids about the Bible on a regular basis. I find the more I plan ahead the better those times go. Like the old saying goes: proper preparation prevents poor performance. So how can you prepare your message to kids in a way that makes your delivery … Continue reading How to Delivery a Great Message to Kids

http://youtu.be/9GSVSfaCyf8 Came across this video last month that Andy Stanley gave at Drive a few years ago. BRILLIANT insights into how to give great talks. Doesn't matter if you speak to kids, students, or adults. Andy's insights will make you better.