As a Children's Pastor I've gotten lots of calls from families over the years. Some have been stories of how God has been working in that family's life. Lots have been questions about programs and the Bible. And others have been families who have just experienced a crisis and need help. Crisis Management 101 was … Continue reading 6 Tips to Help a Family in Crisis
In a Rut? Here’s How to Get Unstuck
I was reminded of how to get unstuck from a rut when my Father-in-law almost beat me at Words with Friends. Last Sunday I couldn't think of a word to play. I turned to my wife to help me crush her dad. She was only to happy to help. Sarah came up with the word … Continue reading In a Rut? Here’s How to Get Unstuck
Leaders Who Last All Have This One Thing In Common
A few months ago I got a taste of what life will be like if Mad Max is right about the dystopia. If you follow me on Twitter you may remember this tweet from a few months ago: Like everyone else in the store I readied myself for the flurry of confusion and inconvenience I … Continue reading Leaders Who Last All Have This One Thing In Common
2 Keys to Having Great Ideas
Great ideas, really great ideas, are the double rainbows of the leadership world - we don't always know where to find them, but we know them when we see them. And we can get better at having them. People who have great ideas have these two keys in common: 1. Space to think People who have … Continue reading 2 Keys to Having Great Ideas
A HUGE Thank You to Every Kidmin Pastor
October is Pastors appreciation month. I don't know if your church is doing anything for you or not. I don't know if you are full-time, part-time, or volunteer-time. I don't if you have a Children's Ministry of 20, 200, or 2,000. And I don't need to know. What I do know is you make a … Continue reading A HUGE Thank You to Every Kidmin Pastor
How to Get The Most From Your Day Off
My goal for my days off each week is to make them as relaxing, refreshing, and meaningful as possible. I’ve established a few guard rails to safeguard my days off (sometimes manically referred to as "The Precious" in a Golem-like tone) so I can enjoy them as much as possible. Here they are: 1. I … Continue reading How to Get The Most From Your Day Off
Jeff McClung 