3 Little Known Ways To Keep Discipline In Children’s Ministry
Over the years, I have been involved in ministry to children through special events, summer camps and The Light Kids Conference. I know there is a difference between day in … Read more
Children’s ministry
25 One Line Lessons For Childen’s Ministry Leaders
We had a great time over the weekend meeting with Children and Family Ministry leaders from the Shiloh, IL area. Thanks to Lindsay Vollmar and David Roderick for leading during the … Read more
5 Steps Toward More Mission-Minded Kids
Yesterday, we dropped off an old sewing machine at the Midwest Distribution Center in central Illinois. I was glad that my family joined me (my wife and my my two … Read more
What Our Kids Praise Band Is Like
During worship this weekend, our church’s youngest praise band led a song. The 5-8 grade team (comprised of keyboard, bass, drums, percussion, guitar and vocals) lead during the late service … Read more
Why Connect With Children’s / Family Ministry Leaders?
“Children’s ministry will emerge as the most strategic opportunity in the church.” This statement was made in a blog from The Youth Cartel entitled 10 trends that will shape the future of … Read more
Three Things Every Kid Needs
Every kid needs the gift of delight. In the story of David, there comes that point when all the boys were lined up as potential for kingship – except David. … Read more
The Kids Conference Wrap Up…
The 2012 Kids Conference season has come to a close! We finished the final event in Troy, IL on Saturday. It was a great time of serving the church in … Read more
The Light Kids Conference, Washington, IL
Last Saturday, we had the privilege of serving as the worship and leadership team for The Light Kids Conference inWashington,IL. The Light, a one day discipleship event for children in … Read more
How Did David Get To Be David?
Creating conditions for kids in our ministries to love God, follow God and trust God! How did David get to be David? How in the world was he able to, … Read more
Five Things to Balance as you Teach Children & Youth
Here are five areas that every children’s ministry leader needs to balance in their ministry. 1) SCRIPTURE a. Make Scripture a foundation to the work – in your preparation and … Read more