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
How to Delivery a Great Message to Kids
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
How Andy Stanley Gives a Talk
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.
How to Create an Internship Program in Your Children’s Ministry
Creating an internship program in your Children's Ministry is a great way to help people get ready for a potential career in Children's Ministry. Most leaders I talk to LOVE the idea but few know how to put one together. Having been an intern and having had some interns of my own here are a … Continue reading How to Create an Internship Program in Your Children’s Ministry
How to Help Your Kids Approach Culture Biblically
Last week Disney announced the first same-sex couple on one of their shows, Good Luck Charlie. While this is big news and some people are shocked I don't think a lot of people are surprised about this decision. This is something I think has been a long time coming. If you're a Christian mom or … Continue reading How to Help Your Kids Approach Culture Biblically
How to Discover Your Child’s Love Language
The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman has been a great book to help me not only connect better with my wife, but over the years as he has expanded the concept beyond marriage it has helped me to connect with friends and leaders, too. I love how he's using the concept to help parents … Continue reading How to Discover Your Child’s Love Language