every child needs relationship
You may remember him. First time visitor. Indeed, first time ever in a church. Neighbor kid. Invited by someone from your congregation who lives nearby. Sitting in the back quietly. […]
Tag Archives: Philosophy of Children’s Ministry
the benefits of free play at church
There are seasons during the year in children’s ministry where I encourage the children to enjoy a certain amount of free play. It might seem to be such a waste. Free play? At […]
to learn a child’s name
They come from the neighborhood, these beautiful children. Each of them has a name, a story, a heart full of dreams, expectations, needs, and temptations. Their situations are unique. Some […]
remembering the forgotten among us
Overlooked children. Every children’s ministry has them. These children often are the majority. Ordinary. Normal. Too easily forgotten in favor of their more vocal or more demanding counterparts. They blend into the weekly routines of […]
concerning holy grails and church marketing
In the church world, there are trend setters and trend watchers, opinion leaders and early (and late) adapters, marketing gurus and viral media mavens. Love em or hate em, they are […]
Five Things That CM Volunteers Need
What do CM volunteers need? Affirmation. We all need encouragement. Volunteers are no different. Honor them. Brag about them in their presence to others. Deflect praise to them. Shoulder the […]
maturing children’s ministry dreams
Do you have a dream for your children’s ministry? For your church? Is it clear? Can it be translated into specific action steps? Is it impossible for you in the […]
The Power of Questions
I sit here in the quietness of the moment, having neglected this blog for the last few days so that I may live life. Imagine that. Oh, I have been […]
Missional Discipleship: Beginning a Conceptual Journey
In the past several weeks I have been posting thoughts on my facebook account, partly to archive them, and primarily to invite discussion from others. As I have done this, […]
Is less more?
Time and resources in the church are too precious to waste time on initiatives which are ineffective. Usually it is the busy stuff with their busy details and an inordinate degree […]
