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
1 Simple Tip that Will Help You Have Better Discussions with Kids in Small Groups
http://youtu.be/cyVxXCRKATA Have you ever led a small group and the discussions weren't so great? I think we've all been there. In those moments how can we turn things around so kids participate and learn more? In this short video you learn 1 simple tip that will help you have better discussions with kids in your … Continue reading 1 Simple Tip that Will Help You Have Better Discussions with Kids in Small Groups
How to Create a Behavior Contract for Your Children’s Ministry
I've never been a big fan of behavior contracts in church. There's something about it that feels like the exact opposite of what I'm going for as a Children's Pastor. But sometimes they're necessary and helpful to the kids in my group. Here are a few things I've learned about how to go about behavior … Continue reading How to Create a Behavior Contract for Your Children’s Ministry
Why Every Child Needs a Caring Adult Speaking Into Their Life
http://vimeo.com/6072390 Came across this from Igniter Video about the kind of impact you can have in a child's life. Kids have many influences in their lives that often steer them off course from Christ. Many of their responses in life’s situations will feel natural to them yet will leave them empty and alone. This could be … Continue reading Why Every Child Needs a Caring Adult Speaking Into Their Life
4 Helps For New Parents
Being a new parent isn't easy. My wife and I have a two-year old daughter right now and another on the way. We know what it's like to drive out of the hospital parking lot not really sure what to do next. Since then we've learned a lot that's helped us along the way. Here … Continue reading 4 Helps For New Parents
1 Simple Tip to Get More Buy-In From Your Team
This sign does a better job of getting buy-in than many leaders do: Here's what it says: DO NOT FEED THE DUCKS AND GEESE: It is harmful to bird's health Creates a health hazard to lake goers Results in increased cost of clean-up It doesn't just tell you not to do something. It also tells … Continue reading 1 Simple Tip to Get More Buy-In From Your Team
Jeff McClung 