Do you want your kids to follow Christ all the days of their life? There are no magic levers for parents to pull to ensure their child will walk with Christ. Yet, there are things we parents can do, while our kids are still under our roof, to lead our children to taste and see [...]
I have influence as a parent. While my kids are still under my roof, I want to lead my children to taste and see that it is a beautiful thing to serve Christ. I’ve shared the insights from kids in two different families in Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. I interviewed a [...]
As I mentioned last week, serving together as a family is one of the most profound ways parents can instill lasting values about the kingdom of God in their children. Here are thoughts from three siblings who have been faithfully serving with their family once a month in the nursery for years. Helping in the [...]
Children who serve WITH their families in a faith-based ministry, are more likely to stay connected to Christ and the church when they leave the home. Over the past several weeks, I’ve shared some of my observations of families I’ve seen serve well together. And I’ve given some insight from these parents. But what do [...]
I have to say, in full disclosure, I am an individual who can succumb to exaggeration, hyperbole, and dramatic inflation. I have to be cautions to not over inflate my communication of the needs of our ministry so as to get our way. Some of you know what I am talking about. You are sitting [...]
The Bible says in Proverbs 6: Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. Ethic of Diligence The ant is an interesting creature. Truly, it doesn’t have a boss or [...]
You may be one of the thousands of ministry leaders who have recently celebrated the success of your annual VBS program! Many of you saw renewed enthusiasm among your staff, were blessed by the service of both new and faithful volunteers, and saw children respond to the gospel and their need for Jesus. Yea! Now [...]
There is an interesting verse in the Bible which states “God is opposed to the proud but gives grace to the humble”. That verse is extremely eye opening. To think that the Almighty God of the universe could be opposed to me is very sobering. Opposition to God I don’t want God to be opposed [...]
The role of a shepherd is to lead beside quiet waters, to lead into green pastures, and to care for the sheep. Sheep are interesting animals. Let’s imagine that a herd of sheep is grazing quietly, the sun is out, not a cloud in the sky, and one sheep bends down to eat a tuft [...]
Studies show those who were “entrusted with significant responsibility in a ministry at a young age” were less likely to jettison the faith as they left home. Wow. We all want our kids to stay connected with Christ and the church when they grow up. And these studies tell us that those who were given [...]