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How I Teach Kids To Have The Right Attitude At Christmas

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Christmas is right around the corner.  I love this time of year.  It truly is the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year!” On the other hand, the real reason we celebrate Christmas can get lost in the hustle and bustle to get the best gifts and have the best decorated Christmas Tree. Our focus can […]

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My secret to teaching kids…

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I find that most people that teach in children’s ministry will sell kids short.  What I mean is, they think kids are limited in their understanding of spiritual things. Some people have accused me of “going over kid’s heads” when I preach to kids. I don’t have any problem with criticism, as it comes with […]

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We cannot stay silent!

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What do you think? What will be the percentage of Generation Alpha that identifies as LGBTQ+? Nobody knows what that number will be, but I know for sure that if the church continues to stay silent, that number will only increase. It’s no secret that the culture is targeting our children. Our kids are surrounded […]

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Igniting the flame of evangelism in kids.

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When it comes to evangelism, it is not enough to simply teach children about it; we must encourage and empower them to actively practice evangelism themselves. Interestingly, many children have already mastered the art of evangelism within the realm of video games. When they discover a game they enjoy, they enthusiastically share their excitement with […]

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Why Happy Birthday, Jesus Curriculum?

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You may be wondering, why a Happy Birthday Jesus Christmas Curriculum? Imagine for a minute that it is your birthday and your best friend has planned a birthday party for you. You are super excited as you arrive at your party. Everybody is having a great time, but for some reason no one talks to […]

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5 Holy Spirit Sunday School Lessons from the Dollar Store

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Click below to watch video. THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL TAKE THE CHICKEN OUT OF YOU (Rubber Chicken) Have you ever been afraid to tell others about Jesus?  If  you have, you are not the only one.  Jesus said you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you.  The purpose of the power is […]

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What are your Buzz Words?

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Many churches spend hours writing out policy manuals that nobody is reading.  While I think it’s a good idea to get things in writing for reference, the truth is that most of your volunteers will not read the training manual, much less memorize your policies.  One of the best ways to train and mentor volunteers is […]

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How I mentor my volunteers

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I want to share with you how I mentor my Small Group Leaders.  I meet with them once a month for 30 minutes during Large Group.  I buy one copy of  The Red Book for all my Small Group Leaders.  I pick out a chapter in The Red Book.  We go around in a circle, and […]

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How to talk to kids about tragedy

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It’s hard to believe.   Another school shooting.  19 Children and 2 Adults were killed at an Elementary School in Texas. My heart is broken for the parents who lost kids today. No parent should ever have to see his or her child/children die. My heart also aches for the kids who are still alive, that […]

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