New Year Planning for Student Ministry
The week between Christmas and New Year is a good time to take a look at next year. To start with, I usually print off a monthly calendar. Make sure … Read more
Tim Price
Notice, Nurture, Develop & Deploy – Part II
Nurturing is the act of caring for the well being of someone. As Christians and leaders, we, of course, care for God’s people. But again, this little four part plan … Read more
We Love You, Tim!
I opened my inbox and there it was – a message from Vista Print: “We Love You, Tim!” I thought it was hilarious; an online printing place sending me such … Read more
Notice, Nurture, Develop & Deploy – Part I
“Notice, Nurture, Develop and Deploy” is a one sentence plan for the multiplication of ministry leaders. Taking notice of something or someone is more than seeing them. It’s observing them, … Read more
Speaking Bible
We were recently with a sr. high student ministry for a weekend event. They told a story about a time when one of the students in their group stumbled over … Read more
Remote Digging
We were excited to use the Gateway Grizzlies tickets Ruby earned though the library summer reading program. At the end of the baseball game, all men who were interested, were … Read more
And Singing Broke Out …
Joan has been going to lead music for a nursing home in Aliceville, AL every morning for twelve years. We had the opportunity to travel with this lady to provide … Read more
Square Dancin’
The last time I was at a square dance was sixth grade until last night. The camp we were at had one and everyone participated. It started with simple group … Read more
The Waving Cat
I am not sure the official name of this little thing, but it’s something I purchased while we were in Taiwan. It’s a very common site to see a “waving … Read more
$15 to go to camp…
Typically, adult leaders and volunteers register and pay to attend camp with their students. It’s quite a sacrifice – pay to hang around with kids, work hard, sleep little and … Read more