Budgeting: Getting the Stuff You Need by Orange Leaders Some advice on preparing and presenting a budget that fulfills your ministry needs. Coach Shef took the money man at his church out to lunch to see what he (we) could learn about budgeting. Everybody needs something, and theres only so much to get stuff with. … Leer más

Teaching the Bible to Emergent Readers by James Hargrave Ideas to help adapt Bible activities for non- and emergent readers. At the beginning of the school year, some first graders are well on their way to reading with confidence and competency. Others may only recognize letters of the alphabet, a few sight words, and their … Leer más

Worship with Preschoolers by Christine McCauley How to help preschoolers understand and engage in God-pleasing worship.   When you think of worship, do your thoughts turn only to a church service? While corporate worship is important to spiritual and moral growth and helps people feel closer to God, it is not the only kind of … Leer más

Screening Procedures for Childhood Ministry by LifeWay Resources Careful screening procedures are necessary for all volunteers and staff in children’s ministries.   Careful screening procedures are needed for all volunteer and employed preschool and children’s leaders and teachers. When appropriate procedures are consistently followed, your church is in a position to protect children, safeguard teachers … Leer más

Teaching Boys vs. Teaching Girls by Kent Shaffer BOYS TEND TO PREFER Boys interpret the world as objects moving through space. The teacher should move around the room constantly and be that object. Colors that appeal to males are cooler colors, such as silver, blue, black, gray, and brown. Boys respond better to speaking that … Leer más

Results Matter in Childrens Ministry by Christine Yount Jones Our return on investment in family ministry is vitally important to those we serve. In the business world, results matter. We measure Return on Investment (ROI) to determine if we’ve made sound decisions, and ROI can determine if we continue a business venture. It’s a measurement … Leer más

Its More Than Just About the Kids by Henry Zonio Children’s ministry is about childrenand the adults who love and care for them.   Ive been in childrens ministry for 17 years, 8 of those most recent years as a full time childrens pastor at two different churches in two different countries. When I first … Leer más

Walking Wounded: Children in Pain by Jennifer Hooks Come with me, I’m fading underneath the lights. Come with me, Come with me, Come with me now… Can’t you see the signs? — Creed, “Signs” Kids today are complex. They grow up faster than we imagine, and they face issues that were nonexistent — or at … Leer más

Leading Through Personal Trials by Lorraine Boss-Smith A friend of mine is an international speaker, and he often jokes about not having a “real” job. I first met him some 20 years ago, and he impressed me so much that I decided I, too, wanted to be a professional speaker. I mean, how difficult could … Leer más

He aprendido….que nadie es perfecto hasta que te enamoras.. He aprendido que….la vida es dura pero con esfuerzo y perseverancia podemos hacerla mas dulce He aprendido que…las oportunidades no se pierden nunca; las que t dejas marchar…las aprovecha otro. He aprendido que…cuando siembras rencor y amargurala felicidadse va a otra parte. He aprendido…que necesitara usar … Leer más