A couple of weeks ago I was teaching on 2 Timothy 3:16-17. My opening object lesson was to have a kid come up on stage and help me make a smoothie. I was reading the ingredients to him and having him put them in to the blender (unplugged, of course). I deliberately didn't have all … Continue reading When Object Lessons Go Wrong
Is Your Children’s Ministry Website Getting a Passing Grade?
Ever wonder if your children's ministry website is reaching parents and kids like you want it to? Now you don't have to. Simply plug your info into WebsiteGrader.com and it'll tell you exactly how effectively your website is working. The initial assessment is free and comes in about ten minutes. It'll give you an overall … Continue reading Is Your Children’s Ministry Website Getting a Passing Grade?
2 Mentors Every Leader Needs
Every leader needs advice from time to time. Maybe it's about a new initiative you're wanting to start at work. Maybe you're looking to move to a whole different kind of work. Or maybe you're wanting to have a better relationship with your family. The advice of someone who has already done what you're wanting … Continue reading 2 Mentors Every Leader Needs
4 Lies About Children’s Ministry
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about what Children's Ministry is and isn't. Here are the top 4 I'm hearing right now: 1. Children's pastors aren’t real pastors Some of the most caring and genuine pastors I know dedicate their life to serving children. We often focus too much on the “children” part … Continue reading 4 Lies About Children’s Ministry
GIVE AWAY: “Read and Share Bible”
http://www.flickr.com/photos/worleyjamie/5300047815/ Last week I did a review of the Read and Share Bible. You can check it out here. This week I will be giving away a free copy. To enter tweet the following: @JeffMcClung is giving away a free copy of the "Read and Share Bible" from @TommyNelson here: http://wp.me/pUu38-Fy #kidmin #cmconnect If you are … Continue reading GIVE AWAY: “Read and Share Bible”
How One Girl Is Making a Big Dream a Reality
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
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