One of the tips I think Children's Ministries can take from schools is throwing an Open House. I think there's something cool about families being able to come and check out your ministry, meet you and their kid's leaders, without the normal rushing of check-in and check out. Our team did our first Open House … Continue reading How to Throw a Killer Kids’ Ministry Open House, Part 1
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
3 Things Every Parent Needs From Your Children’s Ministry
I love that more and more Children's Ministries are working to help parents be more successful at home. As a pastor who is a new parent I get the need for the church and the home to work better together. But sometimes we don't always know what it means to be family friendly. What does … Continue reading 3 Things Every Parent Needs From Your Children’s Ministry
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
How to silence your critics
I'm writing this post on October 30. Tomorrow is October 31, or Halloween. Some of you may know it better as Satan's birthday. I can't confirm if it's actually Satan's birthday. That can be one of those questions you ask God when you get to Heaven, along with why Unicorns never made it on the … Continue reading How to silence your critics
Jeff McClung 