Category Archives: Blog

Is Tithing For the New Testament Believer?

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 […]

The Most Critical Years for a Child’s Spiritual Growth

The experts say that a child’s most formative years are their youngest — from birth to age five. About 90 percent of a child’s brain develops in that time, according to studies. And 85 percent of a child’s intellect, personality, and social skills are developed by age five. This begs the question, Is this also true […]

How to talk to kids about tragedy

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 […]

The Quest: Biblically Literate Kids

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 […]

Why aren’t kids reading the Bible?

One day I asked for a show of hands in children’s church. “How many of you read the Bible every day or your parents read the Bible to you?” Out of 200 kids in my class only 30 hands went up. This was not good news. When I am having an 85% failure rate I can’t blame […]

Dollar Store Sermons

EPISODE 101 When I need a dose of inspiration I will walk around the Dollar Store and ideas will pop out at me. Here you go. Watch this three minute video for eight sermons from the dollar store and the best thing about it is they only cost one buck. DOLLAR STORE SERMONS WHAT IS […]

What I Wish I Knew When I Started in Kid’s Ministry

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

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 […]

What I wish I knew when I started in KidMin

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, […]

What I wish I knew when I started in KidMin

I recently took a survey on FB asking the question, “If you could give some advice to a person who is new in ministry, what would it be?” I was blown away by the answers and how many responses I received. Father God calls us and we answer His call.  Our journey begins.  Early in […]