Articles in Encouragement
Orange You Glad You Love Jesus?
Published by on October 28th 2009
Fall is such an exciting time of year. It makes me think of football, pumpkins, leaves, and the smell of cinnamon. What a great time to remind the kids of our many blessings—especially Jesus!
What Do Parents Want Their Child’s Teacher to be Like?
Published by on October 14th 2009
Parents want the best for their children, especially from the teachers at church. They want godly men and women who can set a good example for their child. It is also important for the teacher to love in all situations. To be patient, but firm; kind, encouraging and friendly to their child and the family in and out of the classroom.
Small Groups for Children
Published by on September 16th 2009
Tips that help us think:
Every child, every week, should have a one-on-one encounter with a small group leader who loves kids and loves Jesus. When kids feel genuine acceptance, they will open up and ask questions and make comments giving an opportunity to see what the Bible really does say about life issues.
*Do you take time to make the kids in your small group feel safe enough to be real?
Reasons to Reach Children
Published by on September 2nd 2009
*Of all people who come to know the Lord, 85% of those make decisions between the ages of 4 and 14!
Quality vs. Quantity Time
Published by on August 19th 2009
I was listening to Dr. Dobson the other day and he was talking about parents spending time with their children. We’ve all heard that we should spend quality time with our kids. He asked this question. If you go to a restaurant and they give you a small, quality piece of steak, you eat it and it may be really good, but you are still hungry! That is the same with the children. Spending quality time with your children is good and they enjoy it, but they are still hungry. They need the quantity of time too.
Partnering With Parents
Published by on August 5th 2009
(Thoughts from the book Turbocharged!)
One of the most important aspects of your ministry is involving parents. Use these questions as a starting point for focus groups, small group studies, or handout information.
Defining Reality in Children’s Ministry
Published by on July 22nd 2009
Max Dupree says, “Leadership is defining reality.” How do you define reality in your ministry? One suggestion is to ask your guests to fill out a short survey. This can be done online, by phone or mail.
VBS Fever
Published by on July 8th 2009
The months of June and July seem to be filled with churches having VBS. (I’ve always wondered why we all seem to have them at the same time!) Everyone loves Vacation Bible School and it has proven to be the single largest outreach event for churches.
