Equipping couples and parents, in partnership with churches, to build connected families.
Each week at church I do a few minutes segment called Chat with Pastor Steve. Kids can write in any comments, questions, jokes or prayer requests. (We're a small enough church that I usually don't worry about having too many to handle in a service). I really enjoy getting into the minds of kids this... Continue Reading →
So, I got up this morning, dropped off my kids and stole my wife away for a 7 hour drive to Lexington, KY...for a 1 1/2 day event...coming back tomorrow...and High Seas VBS starts next week. My friend Tim Cressman calls it a bold decision. Others may call it dumb or ignorant. I like bold,... Continue Reading →
Over the last few months I've had the privilege of working with my first coop student named Cam. Cam worked hard, was willing to try new things and made a great slave! Thanks for all the grunt work Cam!! Hopefully I was able to balance the tough stuff with enjoyable experiences as well. I know... Continue Reading →
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Photo from http://www.togetherforadoption.comAround the world children are crying. They have no home. Their parents cannot afford to provide food or other basic necessities. They need families. There is a biblical mandate to care for orphans. 163 000 000 children around the world are orphans. In Sarnia there are only 92 foster homes and there is... Continue Reading →
I had a flashing opportune moment this week. These types of moments come up every now and then. You know, those moments that if you don't take advantage of quickly you might just lose altogether. I suppose they happen more often then we think or notice. But this one was quite clear to me. I... Continue Reading →
This past year the children's ministry volunteers at our church played a game called Emotional Fruit Salad. (You can learn how to play this game by clicking here for your next party!) Some who are, let's say, a little more conservative, wanted to shoot me I'm sure, but we all had a good laugh by... Continue Reading →
I'm always fascinated with personalities. In the Bible you have gutsy Peter, eccentric John the Baptist, encouraging Barnabas, driven King David and so on. People are wonderfully designed with so many different styles of life. My two children are vastly different in personalities. Sonora is particular, loves to be pretty, sings laments when she's in... Continue Reading →
Don't miss this straightforward, passionate look at what matters now in children's ministry! The read is easy and laid out in short 200 word answers to the question: "What matters now in children's ministry?" Answers are from 33 leaders who really care about children and those who lead them. Contributor's include Amy Dolan (Lemon Lime... Continue Reading →
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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