Helping Parents Lead Their Family Well Starts with Leading Your Family Well

As Children's Ministry leaders all of us want to help parents win at home. But sometimes, if we're not careful, that can come at the expense of our own family. I was reminded about this as I was studying for my ordination council last year when I came back to this Scripture: Here is a … Continue reading Helping Parents Lead Their Family Well Starts with Leading Your Family Well

When to Reward Kids

Whether you're a parent or a pastor (or both) sometimes it's hard to know when to reward your kids. You want them to know you love them, but you also don't want them to become entitled. So where's the line? When I think about this for the kids in the ministry I lead and the … Continue reading When to Reward Kids

10 tips for dads on what to do at your child’s first birthday party

Being a dad at your kid's first birthday party can feel a lot like your first middle school dance: You have absolutely no idea what to do. You stand in the corner with a couple of your buddies, who also have no idea what to do, stuffing yourself with as much free food as possible … Continue reading 10 tips for dads on what to do at your child’s first birthday party