Forget The Past Have you ever crammed for a test? It’s not that hard to figure out how to get good grades in school. If you take time to study for a test in school you will succeed. If not, you will fail. One of the keys to success in school is memorizing your material, […]
I’m really excited to share with you what has taken me over 35 years to create! My new book, The Red Book: The Life Blood of Children’s Ministry is all of my knowledge of how to develop and cultivate an effective ministry to children. The great news is you can buy The Red Book starting TODAY! […]
I’ve taught a lot over the years on the structure of a children’s church. I believe in it! It’s a place where kids are gathered corporately and worship, learn and fellowship. Those of you who have a Large Group/Small Group format can still benefit from this information as well as those who have a major […]
“Two are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.” – Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NLT If kids do not make friends at church during the grade school years then they will not make […]
It is vital that you think long term when you are teaching kids. In other words, begin with the end in mind. Don’t just think about what am I going to teach next week. Think about what do you want the kids in your class to be doing when they graduate to the youth ministry? […]
“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.’” – Matthew 22:37-39 NIV We tend to think of kids as innocent and kind, but sometimes […]
Awhile back I did a blog post on the 6 things I tell every worship leader. I thought I would do one for every story teller. Our church is blessed to have story tellers who have done what they do for years, but what I have found is the things that make good story tellers […]
One of the most satisfying things in the world is to fulfill a dream that has been in your heart for years. One of my dreams is being fulfilled this year, I’ll share more about it in the coming weeks. Here’s three things the Bible says about dreams:
I love to read! I have read hundreds of book over the years, however there are a handful of books that have had a dramatic impact in my life. Here is a list of my top ten books: 1) Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend – This book revolutionized my marriage. 2) A Tale […]
“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in you. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.” – Rabindranath Tagore The beginning of the year is my favorite because there is excitement, exhilaration and optimism about what the year will bring. It is a time where people dream, set goals and map out the future. […]