Last week I came across a great post over at LiveIntentionally.org about how one ten-year-old girl is building houses for the homeless in Hati: Hi my name is Lillia Marble and I’m 10 years old. You know how sometimes people say kids can’t do much? Well, that’s not true! Do you know what I’m dreaming … Continue reading How One Girl Is Making a Big Dream a Reality
The 1 Thing That Will Never Change in Children’s Ministry
There's a phrase stuck in my head. It's becoming a reminder to me of what children's ministry is all about. As I've been trying to fanagle our budget, put together this year's calendar, and get some headway on our building project (just to name a few things on my to-do list this week), I find … Continue reading The 1 Thing That Will Never Change in Children’s Ministry
REVIEW: “Read and Share Bible”
http://www.flickr.com/photos/worleyjamie/5300047815/ As a kids' pastor I am always on the look out for good children's ministry resources. Recently I was given a copy of the Read and Share Bible to check out. After taking a good look at it I thought I'd jot down some of my thoughts to pass on to you. What I … Continue reading REVIEW: “Read and Share Bible”
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
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
Does Your Church Answer People’s Questions?
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?