by Billy Burns Here is a conclusion that I’ve derived in my 40+ years of ministry – our churches are not producing power-packed boys and girls. Why? The children in our churches are not being given an opportunity to know and have a relationship with the Holy Spirit. Really? Really! I know that you are […]
It is important to teach our children how to listen to their conscience and obey God in the small things. I Timothy 4:1-2, “Now the spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils: Speaking lies in hypocrisy: having the conscience […]
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 […]
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 […]
Recently an influential pastor of a mega-church said that he has changed his position on tithing. Since then I have noticed many blogs and posts debating the issue of tithing. No one seems to disagree that tithing is in the Bible. There are numerous scriptures in Leviticus, Deuteronomy and Malachi about tithing. However, some people […]
Children in our churches are becoming increasingly unlearned as far as the Bible is concerned. I hear many KidMin Leaders complain about the problem — mainly because there is no starting point. I have taken that as a personal mission to do whatever I can to become part of the solution. Here are a few of my […]
The Survey Says, Part 3 – Others & You “If you could give some advice to a person who is new in ministry, what would it be?” That is the question that I asked on FaceBook. This is the last in this series as real KidMin Leaders share what they have learned about YOU & OTHERS […]
The Survey Says: Part 3 – Oversight Think GROW Plan ahead, not just on events or classroom supplies. Be ready and solid in what you’re doing now, with growth plans built in. If you have 25 kids, treat the ministry like you have 50, so when you get 50, you won’t have to scramble. There […]
Today, I am sharing responses on Leadership that I received from FaceBook. I asked the question, “If you could give some advice to a person who is new in ministry, what would it be?” These responses are from real KidMin Leaders who share what they have learned about LEADERSHIP. LEADERSHIP It’s one thing to lead followers, […]
If you are a parent, grandparent, teacher or Christian Leader you may have asked yourself this question: Should I talk to kids about the war in Ukraine? It can be challenging to know whether to talk about these things, and exactly what do you say or how much information do you give. Our children are not the […]