Leader: Make A Plan For Rest And Play This Summer
There are so many reasons the Sabbath is important in the rhythm of life. You weren’t created to think and produce 24 hours a day. You and those you lead … 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
Quotes From The Sixty Minute Father
These quotes are from the book The Sixty Minute Father – Take An Hour To Change Your Childs’s Life Forever by Rob Parsons. Praise does wonders for the sense of … Read more
Have You Hugged Your Kids Today? It’s Powerful!
You’ve no doubt seen or heard the slogan, “Have you hugged your kids today?” Created in 1975 by Jack Lewis, a Kentucky state government worker, the slogan has been on … Read more
Three Driving Needs In The Life Of Every Child
Every child is born with three driving inner needs, but not many parents can list those three needs. God knows the driving needs of children. And so does Satan. Evil … Read more
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
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