How To Raise Financially Confident Kids
We’re not trying to raise great kids, we’re trying to raise great adults. As Christian parents, we want to build into our children a biblical worldview about money. There should … Read more
KIDS & FAMILY MINISTRY
Welcome! These posts are for those who serve in local church children’s ministry and family ministries. I’m so grateful for your ministry with kids! Here are some posts to get you started:
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1. Ten Practical Ideas To Get And Keep Volunteers In Children’s Ministry
2. Little Known Ways To Keep Discipline in Children’s Ministry
3. Three Critical Times To Engage With Your Kids
Incredible Message for the Next Generation – Now is the Time To Remember God
Here’s an incredible message for the next generation – think about God now. Remember God and His words for your life and live them. Don’t wait for things to get … Read more
Overcome Challenges With A Growth Mindset
Mindset by Carol Dweck is a great book. The point behind her theory is that some people are wired to accept a challenge for the sake of learning. These people have a … Read more
Seven Ways Every Church Should Fight For The Next Generation
The church is an organization that exists for those not yet in it. The very reason for the church is to connect with people, preach the gospel, and be the … Read more
“HOLDING THE ROCK” – BALANCING CHURCH WORK AND HOME LIFE IS IMPORTANT
This past week and weekend were hectic. Long day, lots of details. Forty-eight invigorating hours of ministry work between Thursday evening and Sunday evening. I was mentally distracted at home. … Read more
Five Ways Ministry Events Can Help Your Church Thrive
For several years, Harvest Conferences has been in existence to provide opportunities for children, students, and leaders to grow. You may be tired of hearing me say this, but gathering … Read more
ONE THING CHRISTIAN PARENTS CAN DO TO BUILD FAITH INTO THEIR CHILDREN
Church is important. Gathering for worship is an anchor for anyone who follows Jesus. But when it comes to building faith in your kids, Christian parents can’t rely on the … Read more
GAUGE YOUR CHILD’S HEART WITH THESE FIVE QUESTIONS
In his book, When Work and Family Collide, Andy Stanley comments on how he wishes there were little gauges on his kids. Cars have gauges and they are cut and … Read more
HOW TO MAXIMIZE VBS FOLLOW-UP
Follow-up is one of the best-kept secrets of ministry. Too often, we talk and talk about something to publicize it, then once it’s over, it’s over. Ministry leaders need to … Read more
INSPIRE OTHERS TO NEW LEVELS BY SPEAKING GREATNESS
How can you inspire others to reach new levels instead of obeying through fear? By speaking greatness. Speaking greatness helps a person want to achieve great things in life and … Read more