One of my favorite books, by one of my favorite authors, is the 4 Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive by Patrick Lencioni. I remember reading this book several years ago and wondering if there were a set of obsessions, or disciplines, that would help me be an extraordinary Children's Pastor. Since that time I've been … Continue reading 4 Disciplines of an Extraordinary Children’s Pastor
Free Permission Slip for Your Ministry
Whether you're going to summer camp for a week, taking students over the weekend to a winter retreat, or one of your small group leaders is taking their small group out for pizza after church having a permission slip on file BEFORE you take kids out is a good idea. But finding one that covers … Continue reading Free Permission Slip for Your Ministry
4 Elements of Lessons That Change Kids’ Lives
When I first started teaching the Bible to kids I didn't know what I was doing. I was in High School and helping out with our Sunday night AWANA program. I'm not sure if they saw something in me or just needed someone to fill in but I said I'd give it a shot. That … Continue reading 4 Elements of Lessons That Change Kids’ Lives
1 Resource to Help You Find Great Movie Clips for Teaching
Movie clips can be a powerful way to help drive home a point in your next talk. WingClips.com is a great website that'll help you find just the right one. They have great clip ideas for kids, students, and adults. They don't just give you the time index and leave it to you to rent … Continue reading 1 Resource to Help You Find Great Movie Clips for Teaching
What To Do When a Child is Apathetic
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
5 Steps Every Church Should Take After A Child Accepts Christ
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
