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
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
“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
Two POWERFUL QUOTES For Parenting –– From Billy Graham
I recently ran across the book, Billy Graham in Quotes by Franklin Graham. It’s a great little book with quotes organized by topic (age, anxiety, money, prayer, life, and others). I … Read more
WARNING FOR MINISTRY LEADERS: YOUR ATTITUDE IS CONTAGIOUS
Pastors, worship leaders, and next-generation ministry leaders build the culture of attitude – positive or negative – in the leaders and the church. Your attitude is contagious. No ministry or … Read more
PRACTICAL COMPONENTS OF BLESSINGS FOR YOUR CHILDREN (AND GRANDCHILDREN)
The idea of blessing is powerful in the Old Testament. Issac blessed Jacob. Even though Jacob tricked Isaac into thinking he was his older brother, Issac couldn’t take the blessing … Read more