5 Reasons to Attend a Conference
Infected
I have a degree in science, and one of the most interesting things is the idea of inoculation or immunization. This is the idea is to give someone a small and weakened dose of a invasive disease, the body becomes infected, recognizes it, creates a defense system against it. The body becomes immune, never to [...]
The 5 B's of Family Devotions
Sometimes, in our effort to have family devotions we sometimes find ourselves unable to wrap it up, land the plane and call it a night. We often think that we need to continue to belabor the exact same point, over, and over, and over. We mistakenly think that if a little is good, a TON is better. [...]
4 Step Plan
God has a 4 step plan for families. He gave it to Moses. The grand strategy for bringing about spiritual health was through the family. "These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk [...]
That is NOT me
So many dad's think their lack of Biblical knowledge disqualifies them from leading their children spiritually. They may say, "Lead spiritually...? That is NOT me!" Can you lead your family spiritually if you are NOT a Bible scholar? YES! Learning from a Kid Bible Once I started having kids, I began to read my kids [...]
My Aim
I am a children’s pastor. That’s my job. Some may presume that my job as a pastor is to share the message of Jesus Christ with kids. It is NOT my primary aim. My highest aim as a children’s pastor is the following: I want to make sure parents understand they are Accountable to God, for [...]
Parenting is Investment
Parenting is investment. Being intentional to participate in your children’s spiritual life is a worthy place to give of your time, your energies, your prayers, and your heart. Ministering to your own children, especially when they are young, is a fantastic investment in the Kingdom of God. Age 5; Age 13 Studies show that a child’s [...]
Leadership by Proxy
Squirming and talking kids is distracting during Sunday School. Period. The teacher is distracted. The kids are distracted. So...what can be done? I envision four possibilities: Scenario #1 - The Epic Fail Adult leaders are around the outside of the room (1) talking with one another and (2) paying no attention to the teaching that [...]
Bringing Up Leaders
Mentorship in ministry is essential. Without intentionality, we may overlook opportunities to develop future leaders. KidMin leaders should be about bringing up leaders. 2 x 2 x 2 Development Multiplication in ministry happens through bringing up leaders. Paul developed Timothy. Timothy was encouraged to do the same. “You then, my child, be strengthened by the [...]