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
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DEPENDING ON WHEN YOU WERE BORN…
This post most likely falls into the category of “workbench mode” on my blog. Just thinking here. But I’ve been reflecting on the timing of those who were born around … 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
Amazing Grit of Our Ancestors
Doctors, dentists, sick leave, vacation time, weekends, news, books, washing machines, buses, cars, and planes enhance our lives today. Our hectic and difficult lives are nothing like what our ancestors … Read more
Invest In Student Ministry
The church must invest in student ministry. It can’t be an afterthought. There must be some concrete ways the church is helping to invite in, raise up, share Jesus and … Read more
Changing Trends In Student Ministry
There are always seasons for ministry and they seem to change faster in student ministry! Here are four general student ministry trends that you may sense need to change in … Read more
Only Children For Now…
There was an awesome story in the book, Help, I’m A Sunday School Teacher by Ray Johnston. It was the 1950’s and a Philadelphia congregation watched three nine-year-old boys get … Read more
The Small Church’s Gift To Young Leaders
In a small church, opportunities are presented for children and students that aren’t always available to kids in larger churches. It’s not that larger churches don’t develop leaders, it’s just that they … Read more
What it takes to learn from the next generation
He was one of the world famous chess players of the last century. At age four, Samuel Reshevsky, was able to understand the game of chess. By age eight, he … Read more