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Kids need a strong foundation from which they can build their lives. A weak and shifty foundation will cause them to lose faith and lead a life filled with harmful decisions. A strong foundation can give them a great starting point for a life filled with peace and joy-filled decisions. As... Continue Reading →
Consequences and discipline are necessary and helpful for any parent who seeks to help their child grow up to be a responsible person who makes great choices. Below is a big list of consequences from about.com for your tool belt. But keep in mind the difference between behaviour modification and Biblical correction. As Godly parents,... Continue Reading →
Can we end poverty in 25 years? Explore the 58 movement. The End of Poverty.
Cory Center for Children's Ministry | Resources for children's and family ministry leaders. Get on board the children's ministry train! Jesus loves kids and so can we. This resource can help.
Theology for Kids | Andy Naselli. Looking for books on theology for your kids? Â You may want to start with this list from Andy Naselli.
Ever heard someone say, "I'm not creative?" Well here's a response: "Yes, you are. You just don't realize it yet!" Spend some time improving your own creativity as you read over this article from Mark Conner in K! Magazine. Here's my short logic to prove you are creative: God is Creator, therefore, God is creative.... Continue Reading →
I've been re-reading "Making Your Children's Ministry the Best Hour of Every Kid's Week," by Sue Miller and David Staal, for one of my seminary classes. The following are some brief reflections. Much of how I do children's ministry has been shaped by the Promiseland model that has come from Willow Creek Community Church in... Continue Reading →
This post is a brief review of the book by George Barna called, "Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions." I am glad that there is this book called, "Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions," that is going around the world with it's perspective that children's ministry matters. Of course, being in children's ministry I'm already convinced of... Continue Reading →
I wish I could attend http://www.kidbuilders.ca conference, but I'll be away this time. Check out the children's ministry link (Glo Media) below from workshop presenter Amber Smith. Here's a blog from presenter Nicki Straza. Here's a music website from presenter Mary McKay. And the keynote speaker Craig Jutila (SO bummed I can't go!) has a... Continue Reading →
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Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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