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It is critical for you to think beyond your own job description. It is very easy to get completely wrapped up in our own little world of childrens ministry. Its a complex world. Its a demanding world. Its where we are comfortable and have the greatest sense of meaning. But it is not the only … Leer más

Childrens Ministry Team Structure, Planning & Evaluation by Keith Tusing What does your team look like? What are the roles on your team? Do your team members know their specific responsibilities? Does your team know it when they score? Do you celebrate the wins? I coach 9, 10 & 11 year old boys on a … Leer más

Childrens Ministry Team Structure, Planning & Evaluation by Keith Tusing What does your team look like? What are the roles on your team? Do your team members know their specific responsibilities? Does your team know it when they score? Do you celebrate the wins? I coach 9, 10 & 11 year old boys on a … Leer más

Being an Abnormal Kidmin is Ok. by Sam Luce Another list I found enlightening and somewhat professionally satisfying to know that as a childrens pastor I dont have to fit the mold most people have in their minds of what a childrens pastor should or shouldnt be. The list is found in this blog post … Leer más

Why Are Kids Pastors So Lame? by Sam Luce I want to attempt to answer my own question, Why do most young people going into the ministry want to be youth pastors? But first a couple of your responses. From jonathancliff.com He had lots of other great thoughts check out his whole post here. Why … Leer más

Strength-Based Vs. Area-Based by Justyn Smith So, Ive been thinking and it all started with a phone call to Allyson Evans over at Lifechurch.tv I took the opportunity over our phone call to ask Allyson a bunch of questions. Since our church has plans to expand beyond our property, I had some good questions regarding … Leer más

The Value of Praising Effort, Not Ability by Jody Capehart   Jody Capehart recommends that children’s leaders focus their praise on things children can control rather than on traits like intelligence. As leaders, when you see a child reach some goal or accomplish something impressive, what do you immediately want to say? Wowww! Tommy that … Leer más

Don’t Get Too Excited About Children’s Ministry by Dale Hudson . Your main source of joy should come from what God has done IN you, not from what God had done THROUGH you. I thought that title might get your attention. Continue reading and you’ll understand. In Luke 10, Jesus sent out 72 disciples to … Leer más

Yesterday Was Better A Fun Bible Object Lesson for Your Kids by katvincent   As Christians, I think many of us have points in our lives to which we could go back. Job certainly did. If anyone should have wanted to go back to the way things were in the past, I would think it … Leer más

Fill er Up: A Fun Bible Review Activity for Your Elementary Kids by katvincent     I love coming up with different ways to do Bible review. I call this way of quizzing Fill er Up. For this type of Bible review, I suggest you get 2 plastic baskets from your local dollar store about … Leer más