Kids are just like sponges! They soak in EVERYTHING. Attitudes and actions are powerful communicators. Want to know what really scares me? When I hear my kids say and do things they clearly have learned from me. We rub off on our kids. My harsh words sometimes come through - their voices. I hear an [...]
Reaching kids and serving as a KidMin leader requires means and methods that are unique, winsome and effective...! Stuffy and stoic are not characteristics needed in KidMin Leaders and Volunteers. Are you willing to be silly for salvation? Are you willing to be a goof for the Gospel? Are you willing to be a little [...]
I am no longer comfortable saying, "I want to lead kids to Christ." We need to consider changing our wording when discussing salvation with our kids. I am serious. Words matter. Words have meaning. "Leading Kids to See Their Need for a Savior" These days, rather than saying, "I hope to lead kids to Christ", [...]
Are you willing to bloom where you are planted? Not where you want to be planted, but seek to bloom where you are currently planted? Are we willing to submit to our unique calling God has for our unique life as we seek to minister to kids? 1. The Call to Stay - It was [...]
I was "That One Sheep..." I was that kid. I was the lost lamb that was so challenging to have in your Sunday School small group. I was so challenging, that my Sunday School teacher even brought a tape recorder to catch me being bad and disruptive. Thank God someone continued to pursue me. The [...]