One of my favorite books, by one of my favorite authors, is the 4 Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive by Patrick Lencioni. I remember reading this book several years ago and wondering if there were a set of obsessions, or disciplines, that would help me be an extraordinary Children's Pastor. Since that time I've been … Continue reading 4 Disciplines of an Extraordinary Children’s Pastor
1 Simple Tip That’ll Make Any Pastor Better
Recently I've been thinking about the story of Mary & Martha in Luke 10:38-42. There's a great principle here we know but sometimes forget in ministry. And it's this: Don't put your work for God before your walk with God. Have you ever been guilty of making Martha's mistake? I have. Sometimes I find myself … Continue reading 1 Simple Tip That’ll Make Any Pastor Better
How The Phantom Menace Should Have Ended
http://youtu.be/g4hvUvBmoaA Maybe if the queen focused more on making her case to the senate instead of focusing on changing in and out of elaborate costumes so much...After all she wasn't elected to watch her people suffer and die right?
Free Permission Slip for Your Ministry
Whether you're going to summer camp for a week, taking students over the weekend to a winter retreat, or one of your small group leaders is taking their small group out for pizza after church having a permission slip on file BEFORE you take kids out is a good idea. But finding one that covers … Continue reading Free Permission Slip for Your Ministry
4 Elements of Lessons That Change Kids’ Lives
When I first started teaching the Bible to kids I didn't know what I was doing. I was in High School and helping out with our Sunday night AWANA program. I'm not sure if they saw something in me or just needed someone to fill in but I said I'd give it a shot. That … Continue reading 4 Elements of Lessons That Change Kids’ Lives
1 Resource to Help You Find Great Movie Clips for Teaching
Movie clips can be a powerful way to help drive home a point in your next talk. WingClips.com is a great website that'll help you find just the right one. They have great clip ideas for kids, students, and adults. They don't just give you the time index and leave it to you to rent … Continue reading 1 Resource to Help You Find Great Movie Clips for Teaching
