In ministry we think, "If you want a job done right, do it yourself." You may avoid messes, but you have just stepped into the "Trap of the Clean Stall". Proverbs 14:4 reads, "Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but much increase comes by the strength of the ox." In the ancient
Your service as a volunteer will be repaid by the Lord. One day Jesus is coming. He brings his reward with him. He will repay with huge dividends to the faithful. What was done in secret, will be rewarded. A prayer offered for a child in secret will be rewarded. An act of compassion to a lost
Is it truly better to give something away then to receive something? How does the mathematical equation of that scenario work? How does this add up? How can I actually have more after giving away? "Remember the words of our Lord Jesus, It is more blessed to give than to receive." Doesn’t it seem somehow backwards? Doesn’t this
As small group leaders, we will inevitably have a few kids in our group who have won our hearts in a special way. Given a group of 10 kids, certainly, one or two kids will share a kindred spirit. This is normal and good. However, we must have no favoritism in ministry. Encourage All Find a
Great meetings make great teams. Yet so many of us feel completely LOST when it comes to creating meeting agendas and just do not know where to start. I have created a winning "KidMin Meeting Agenda Template" that I have used for years. It is simple. It is straightforward. It works for every meeting type
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
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
Serving in children’s ministry is a fruitful investment. Children’s ministry is a worthy place to give of your time, your energies, your prayers, and your heart. Teach 'em Young Studies show that a child’s basic moral foundation set by age 5. In addition, studies show that the big picture concepts of God, like His character, His
The greatest learner will be the teacher. Are you hungry to learn lessons in the Kingdom of God? Teach lessons in the Kingdom of God. Be the Learner. Was This Lesson For Me?? It is ironic how the lessons that we are preparing are ministering directly to our own lives. Have you ever realized that
In order to understand the Kingdom of God, we need to understand seeds. I live in Iowa. We have miles and miles of corn and soybeans. I live in a farming state. Know your seeds. Seeds Multiply Paul said, “Do not be deceived. What ever a man sows, therefore shall he also reap.” If you
Using science in ministry is a powerful strategy to have fun, keep it simple and reach people. This e-book provides the why and how of effectively using science in ministry!
