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What A Day!!!
This is the day the Lord has brought about. We will be happy and rejoice in it. Psalm 118:24 NET Have you ever had one of those days when rejoicing in the Lord is not in your heart and far from your mind? Last night you did not sleep. You woke up at midnight sick and spent most of your sleeping time in the bathroom. As you quickly ran to the bathroom, due to a gurgling stomach, you stubbed your toe on the bed, tripped over the laundry basket of folded clothes, and almost stepped on the dog who was asleep by the bathroom door. Once there you realized…
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The Truth About Wisdom For Kids
How can we encourage children to seek wisdom? Wisdom is vital for children to have in order to fulfill God’s plan for their life…especially in today’s world. But only God can give true wisdom and help a child apply it to daily life. Thus, we want to encourage children to maximize God’s truth by helping them understand biblical wisdom.
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Ushering In The New Year With A Prayer For Wisdom
Happy New Year!!! 2013 is here and with the start of a new year comes new resolutions, new beginnings, new accomplishments, new opportunities, new life, and new blessings from God.
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What’s In The Package? Evaluating and Choosing the Right Curriculum
Several years ago I was on the Weight Watchers diet. During the weekly meetings the leaders would share tips and encouragement to help us tackle the challenging task of losing weight.
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Blast Off Into A New Galaxy With Extraordinary Leadership Ideas – Part Two
Part two…
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Blast Off Into A New Galaxy With Extraordinary Leadership Ideas – Part One
Is your leadership style blah and somewhat boring? Could you use some rocket power ideas to blast into your children’s ministry this fall? Do you desire for your leadership to reach out into a new galaxy full of energy, lighting up your children’s ministry with the love of Jesus. Do you seek to lead your volunteers to shine like stars and sparkle brightly in the classroom where children grow into a deeper relationship with Jesus? Then it’s time to blast off and take your volunteers to new heights as they experience God’s grace through your leadership.
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Kick Off To A Fantastic September
The month of September has arrived and fall is just around the corner. Excitement and energy fill the air as children embrace new activities, make new friends, learn new things, and move into a new classroom. When I think of the month of September in Children’s Ministry, I think of these ten things.
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Evaluate Your Ministry… “When To Make Changes” Part Two
In my last blog I discussed how to determine and set goals for your ministry. After the goals have been set, the next process is to evaluate those goals. Regularly evaluating and appropriately adjusting your goals in three key areas of your children’s ministry will lend to the overall success.
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Evaluate Your Ministry… “When To Make Changes” Part One
Have you ever heard these words from your volunteers? “I love the curriculum. Why do we have to change?” Or perhaps, “we have been doing it this way for years and it has worked…do we really need to change?” Here is a classic, “our kids love coming to Sunday school, why do we need to try something new?”
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F-R-E-E-D-O-M!!!
On this Fourth of July, what is on your agenda?